Specify the time of day to run a scheduled full scan to complete remediation

This policy setting allows you to specify the time of day at which to perform a scheduled full scan in order to complete remediation. The time value is represented as the number of minutes past midnight (00:00). For example 120 (0x78) is equivalent to 02:00 AM. The schedule is based on local time on the computer where the scan is executing.If you enable this setting a scheduled full scan to complete remediation will run at the time of day specified.If you disable or do not configure this setting a scheduled full scan to complete remediation will run at a default time.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender\Remediation

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation!Scan_ScheduleTime; HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation!Scan_ScheduleTime

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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