Turn on reparse point scanning

This policy setting allows you to configure reparse point scanning. If you allow reparse points to be scanned, there is a possible risk of recursion. However, the engine supports following reparse points to a maximum depth so at worst scanning could be slowed. Reparse point scanning is disabled by default and this is the recommended state for this functionality. If you enable this setting, reparse point scanning will be enabled. If you disable or do not configure this setting, reparse point scanning will be disabled.

Policy Details

Policy Name

Scan_DisableReparsePointScanning

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan

Value Name

DisableReparsePointScanning

Supported On

At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT

OMA-URI (CSP)

ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus/Scan_DisableReparsePointScanning

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

Policy State Values

Enabled: 0

Disabled: 1

Available Languages

en-us