Configure scanning of network files

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

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan

Value name: DisableScanningNetworkFiles

Enabled: DisableScanningNetworkFiles = 0

Disabled: DisableScanningNetworkFiles = 1

Description

This policy setting allows the scanning of network files using on access protection. The default is enabled. Recommended to remain enabled in most cases. If you enable or do not configure this setting, network files will be scanned. If you disable this setting, network files will not be scanned.