Start the scheduled scan when the machine is on but not in useĬheck for the latest virus and spyware definitions before running a scheduled scanįor more details about the WDA settings, refer to Default actionsĭefine the default actions to be performed for the detected threats of different severity levels: You can set the following options depending on your needs: It required less machine resources for execution.ĭefine the time and day of week when the scan will be performed.ĭaily quick scan – define the time for the daily quick scan.
It required more machine resources for execution compared to the quick scan. Specify the schedule for scheduled scanning. This module is applicable for the machines on which Windows Defender Antivirus is installed. The Windows Defender Antivirus (WDA) module allows you to configure Windows Defender Antivirus security policy and track its status via the Cyber Protection service console. Windows Defender Antivirus is a built-in antimalware component of Microsoft Windows that is delivered starting from Windows 8.
