Display notifications to clients when they need to perform actions

This policy setting allows you to configure whether or not to display notifications to clients when they need to perform the following actions:Run a full scanDownload the latest virus and spyware definitions Download Standalone System SweeperIf you enable or do not configure this setting notifications will be displayed to clients when they need to perform the specified actions.If you disable this setting notifications will not be displayed to clients when they need to perform the specified actions.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender\Client Interface

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\UX Configuration!Notification_Suppress

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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