Specify the maximum depth to scan archive files

This policy setting allows you to configure the maximum directory depth level into which archive files such as .ZIP or .CAB are unpacked during scanning. The default directory depth level is 0.If you enable this setting archive files will be scanned to the directory depth level specified.If you disable or do not configure this setting archive files will be scanned to the default directory depth level.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender\Scan

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan!ArchiveMaxDepth; HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan!ArchiveMaxDepth

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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