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Specify the maximum size of archive files to be scanned

This policy setting allows you to configure the maximum size of archive files such as .ZIP or .CAB that will be scanned. The value represents file size in kilobytes (KB). The default value is 0 and represents no limit to archive size for scanning. If you enable this setting, archive files less than or equal to the size specified will be scanned. If you disable or do not configure this setting, archive files will be scanned according to the default value.

Policy Details

Policy Name
Scan_ArchiveMaxSize
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan
Value Name
ArchiveMaxSize
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
OMA-URI (CSP)
ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus/Scan_ArchiveMaxSize
OS Build Version:10.0.22000, 10.0.19043.1202, 10.0.19042.1202, 10.0.19041.1202
CSP Version:10.0
Conflict Resolution:LastWrite
Allowed Editions:
EnterpriseEnterprise NProfessionalProfessional NEnterprise EvaluationEnterprise N EvaluationEducationEducation NEnterprise SEnterprise S NEnterprise S EvaluationEnterprise S N EvaluationHolographic BusinessPro Single LanguagePro ChinaPro WorkstationPro Workstation NPro For EducationPro For Education NEnterprisegEnterprisegnServerrdshIotenterpriseIotenterprisesCloudeditionnCloudeditionIotenterpriseskIotenterpriseseval
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Specify the maximum size of archive files to be scanned

Type: decimal

Default: 0

Min: 0
Max: 4294967295