Scan archive files

This policy setting allows you to configure scans for malicious software and unwanted software in archive files such as .ZIP or .CAB files.If you enable or do not configure this setting archive files will be scanned.If you disable this setting archive files will not be scanned.

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!DisableArchiveScanning

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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