> Source: [sk159373](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk159373)

# sk159373 - Configuring Windows Server 2016 and later versions for installation of Harmony Endpoint client

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk159373 |
| Date Created | 2019-07-30 |
| Last Modified | 2026-03-25 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Endpoint Security |
| Versions | E89.X, E88.X |
| OS | Windows |

## Cause

Windows Server 2016 and up is installed out of the box without the Windows Security Center Service (*wscsvc* ) that is used by all 3^rd^ party vendors to turn Windows Defender off, if a 3^rd^ party Anti-Malware/Firewall Blade is installed.

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