A very important command line tool
What is MpCmdRun.exe? Is MpCmdRun.exe a virus or a safe file?
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender) provides 24/7 protection against all types of threats on Windows devices. Despite being a standalone security tool, it is powered by several microprocesses behind the scenes.
These microprocesses contribute to the proper functioning of Microsoft Defender Antivirus. MsMpEng.exe and MpCmdRun.exe are good examples of important core processes that power Microsoft Defender.
In this tutorial, we'll explain what MpCmdRun.exe does on your Windows computer, how to use it to manage Microsoft Defender, and what to do if the process isn't working properly.