Define proxy server for connecting to the network

This policy setting allows you to configure the named proxy that should be used when the client attempts to connect to the network for definition updates and MAPS reporting. If the named proxy fails or if there is no proxy specified the following settings will be used (in order):1. Internet Explorer proxy settings2. Autodetect3. NoneIf you enable this setting the proxy will be set to the specified URL.If you disable or do not configure this setting the proxy will be set according to the order specified above.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender!ProxyServer; HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender!ProxyServer

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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