Define proxy server for connecting to the network

This policy setting allows you to configure the named proxy that should be used when the client attempts to connect to the network for definition updates and MAPS reporting. If the named proxy fails or if there is no proxy specified, the following settings will be used (in order):
1. Internet Explorer proxy settings
2. Autodetect
3. None

If you enable this setting, the proxy will be set to the specified URL.

If you disable or do not configure this setting, the proxy will be set according to the order specified above.

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry PathSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
Value NameProxyServer
Value TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled Value1
Disabled Value0

Define proxy server for connecting to the network

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry PathSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
Value NameProxyServer
Value TypeREG_SZ
Default Value

windowsdefender.admx

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