Specify the time to check for definition updates

This policy setting allows you to specify the time of day at which to check for definition updates. The time value is represented as the number of minutes past midnight (00:00). For example, 120 (0x78) is equivalent to 02:00 AM. By default this setting is configured to check for definition updates 15 minutes before the scheduled scan time. The schedule is based on local time on the computer where the check is occurring.

If you enable this setting, the check for definition updates will occur at the time of day specified.

If you disable or do not configure this setting, the check for definition updates will occur at the default time.

Specify the time to check for definition updates

Registry Hive	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path	Software\Policies\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\Signature Updates
Value Name	ScheduleTime
Value Type	REG_DWORD
Default Value
Min Value	0
Max Value	1440