Turn on asynchronous inspection

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1709

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\NIS

Value name: AllowSwitchToAsyncInspection

Enabled: AllowSwitchToAsyncInspection = 1

Disabled: AllowSwitchToAsyncInspection = 0

Description

Control whether network protection can improve performance by switching from real-time inspection to asynchronous inspection. Disabled (Default): If Not Configured or Disabled, asynchronous inspection will not be enabled for network protection. Enabled: If Enabled, switching to asynchronous inspection will be allowed for network protection.