When configuring scheduled scans, the setting Start the scheduled scan only when computer is on but not in use, which is enabled by default, can impact the expected scheduled time by requiring the machine to be idle first.įor weekly scans, default behavior on Windows Server is to scan outside of automatic maintenance when the machine is idle. If you need help with Group Policy Objects, see Create a Group Policy Object. Repeat steps 1-4 for each setting you want to configure.ĭeploy your Group Policy Object as you normally do. Specify settings for the Group Policy Object, and then select OK. Right-click the Group Policy Object you want to configure, and then select Edit. On your Group Policy management machine, in the Group Policy Editor, go to Computer configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Scan. Configure antivirus scans using Group Policy

To learn more about scheduling scans and about scan types, see Configure scheduled quick or full Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. This article describes how to configure scheduled scans using Group Policy.

Schedule antivirus scans using Group Policy

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