Specify the interval to run quick scans per day

This policy setting allows you to specify an interval at which to perform a quick scan. The time value is represented as the number of hours between quick scans. Valid values range from 1 (every hour) to 24 (once per day). If set to zero interval quick scans will not occur. By default this setting is set to 0.If you enable this setting a quick scan will run at the interval specified.If you disable or do not configure this setting a quick scan will run at a default time.

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

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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