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Specify the interval to check for security intelligence updates

This policy setting allows you to specify an interval at which to check for security intelligence updates. The time value is represented as the number of hours between update checks. Valid values range from 1 (every hour) to 24 (once per day). If you enable this setting, checks for security intelligence updates will occur at the interval specified. If you disable or do not configure this setting, checks for security intelligence updates will occur at the default interval.

Policy Details

Policy Name
SignatureUpdate_SignatureUpdateInterval
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates
Value Name
SignatureUpdateInterval
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Specify the interval to check for security intelligence updates

Type: decimal

Min: 0
Max: 24