Define the number of days after which a catch-up definition update is required

This policy setting allows you to define the number of days after which a catch-up definition update will be required. By default the value of this setting is 1 day.If you enable this setting a catch-up definition update will occur after the specified number of days.If you disable or do not configure this setting a catch-up definition update will be required after the default number of days.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender\Signature Updates

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates!SignatureUpdateCatchupInterval; HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates!SignatureUpdateCatchupInterval

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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