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Get-MpComputerStatus: What is it And How to Use it?
Learn everything there is about Get-MpComputerStatus command
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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PowerShell is an extremely powerful tool, and many users wonder what the Get-MpComputerStatus command does.
In case you’re not familiar with this tool, we have a great guide that explainswhat is PowerShell, so we encourage you to read it before using this command.
Now that you’re familiarized yourself with PowerShell, let’s see how we can use this command on our PC.
What is Get-MpComputerStatus?
What are Get-MpComputerStatus properties?
How do I check my Defender status with Get-MpComputerStatus?
Use PowerShell
Make sure that the following properties are enabled to ensure that Windows Defender is working:
As you can see, this command is pretty simple, and it will give you the status of Windows Defender on your PC or a remote one.
PowerShell is an amazing tool, and we hope this guide helped you understand how Get-MpComputerStatus works and how to use it on your PC.
If you want to learn more about this command line tool, we have a great guide onhow to find and replace multiple lines in PowerShell, so be sure to check it out.
Have you ever used this command? Let us know in the comments section below.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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