Microsoft Defender Endpoint Antivirus Performance Mode
In brief
The documentation now states that the updated “Configure performance mode status” template is available only after installing the Administrative Templates for Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2).
What Defender admins need to know
Install the Administrative Templates for Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) to access this Group Policy setting.
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Manage performance mode with Group Policy
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Enable performance mode status via the OMA-URI settings shown in the following t ### Manage performance mode with Group Policy > [!NOTE]-> The updated Group Policy Template **Configure performance mode status**, located under **Real-Time Protection** is only available after you install the [Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=106254&msockid=361c21bb46b6605111133499470c6155).+> The updated Group Policy Template **Configure performance mode status**, located under **Real-Time Protection** is only available after you install the [Administrative Templates for Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2)](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=106254). 1. Using your Group Policy Management Console or Group Policy Editor, go to **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Microsoft Defender Antivirus** > **Real-time Protection**. 