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Trigger a quick scan after X days without any scans

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

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan

Value name: DaysUntilAggressiveCatchupQuickScan

Options

DaysUntilAggressiveCatchupQuickScan decimal - range 7-60

Description

This policy setting defines the number of days that can pass since the last scan before an aggresive catchup quick scan is automatically triggered. The value represents the number of days that can pass without any scans being performed before an agressive quick scan will be triggered. Valid values range from 7 to 60 days. If not configured, aggressive quick scans will be disabled. By default, the value is set to 25 days when enabled.