Check for the latest virus and spyware definitions before running a scheduled scanID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35266 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting allows you to manage whether a check for new virus and spyware definitions will occur before running a scan.
This setting applies to scheduled scans as well as the command line "mpcmdrun -SigUpdate", but it has no effect on scans initiated manually from the user interface.
If you enable this setting, a check for new definitions will occur before running a scan.
If you disable this setting or do not configure this setting, the scan will start using the existing definitions.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Scanning can impact performance.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender\Scan\Check for the latest virus and spyware definitions before running a scheduled scan
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan!CheckForSignaturesBeforeRunningScan
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |