Action Required: Defer Upgrade to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux Build 101.26052.0009
Microsoft 365 Message Center Archive by Merill Fernando · Microsoft may not have sent this notice to your tenant.Microsoft asks admins to prevent or fix an issue. Read what it asks below and check the linked documentation; whether your tenant is affected is not known here.
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Updated July 29, 2026: This message is no longer applicable and can be disregarded. We apologize for any inconvenience. What and Why: We have identified an issue affecting Microsoft Defender for … the updated package becomes available. Rollout Schedule: Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD):
We will begin rolling out on mid-July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026.No longer applicable. Impact on your organization: Impact On affected devices, installation or upgrade of …- Tags
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