Checks for new signatures before running scheduled scans.
If you enable this policy setting, the scheduled scan checks for new signatures before it scans the computer.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the scheduled scan begins without downloading new signatures.
Registry Hive | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
Registry Path | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan |
Value Name | CheckForSignaturesBeforeRunningScan |
Value Type | REG_DWORD |
Enabled Value | 1 |
Disabled Value | 0 |