Specify the scan type to use for a scheduled scan

This policy setting allows you to specify the scan type to use during a scheduled scan. Scan type options are:1 = Quick Scan (default)2 = Full ScanIf you enable this setting the scan type will be set to the specified value.If you disable or do not configure this setting the default scan type will used.

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

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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