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Convert warn verdict to block

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

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\NIS

Value name: EnableConvertWarnToBlock

Enabled: EnableConvertWarnToBlock = 1

Disabled: EnableConvertWarnToBlock = 0

Description

Network protection inspects network traffic and determines whether it allows or blocks traffic or displays a warning. Disabled (Default): If Not Configured or Disabled, network protection will display a warning for warn verdicts. Enabled: If this setting is Enabled, network protection blocks network traffic instead of displaying a warning.