From d85cf19ae2f4cfbd1fbea823e32de1c5d7ceb643 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Denise Vangel-MSFT Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:43:09 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update scheduled-catch-up-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md --- ...h-up-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md | 35 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/scheduled-catch-up-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/scheduled-catch-up-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md index 8c3130a2e5..ce7ad86555 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/scheduled-catch-up-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/scheduled-catch-up-scans-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium author: denisebmsft ms.author: deniseb ms.custom: nextgen -ms.date: 12/10/2018 +ms.date: 07/22/2020 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp --- @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Scheduled scans will run at the day and time you specify. You can use Group Poli >[!NOTE] >If a computer is unplugged and running on battery during a scheduled full scan, the scheduled scan will stop with event 1002, which states that the scan stopped before completion. Microsoft Defender Antivirus will run a full scan at the next scheduled time. -**Use Group Policy to schedule scans:** +### Use Group Policy to schedule scans Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured) ---|---|---|--- @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Scan | Specify the day of the week to run a scheduled scan | Specify the day (or Scan | Specify the time of day to run a scheduled scan | Specify the number of minutes after midnight (for example, enter **60** for 1 am). | 2 am Root | Randomize scheduled task times |In Microsoft Defender Antivirus: Randomize the start time of the scan to any interval from 0 to 4 hours.
In FEP/SCEP: randomize to any interval plus or minus 30 minutes. This can be useful in VM or VDI deployments. | Enabled -**Use PowerShell cmdlets to schedule scans:** +### Use PowerShell cmdlets to schedule scans Use the following cmdlets: @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Set-MpPreference -RandomizeScheduleTaskTimes See [Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Microsoft Defender Antivirus](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) and [Defender cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/powershell/windows/defender/index) for more information on how to use PowerShell with Microsoft Defender Antivirus. -**Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI) to schedule scans:** +### Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI) to schedule scans Use the [**Set** method of the **MSFT_MpPreference**](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/dn455323(v=vs.85).aspx) class for the following properties: @@ -109,20 +109,20 @@ See the following for more information and allowed parameters: -## tart scheduled scans only when the endpoint is not in use +## Start scheduled scans only when the endpoint is not in use You can set the scheduled scan to only occur when the endpoint is turned on but not in use with Group Policy, PowerShell, or WMI. > [!NOTE] > These scans will not honor the CPU throttling configuration and take full advantage of the resources available to complete the scan as fast as possible. -**Use Group Policy to schedule scans** +### Use Group Policy to schedule scans Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured) ---|---|---|--- Scan | Start the scheduled scan only when computer is on but not in use | Scheduled scans will not run, unless the computer is on but not in use | Enabled -**Use PowerShell cmdlets:** +### Use PowerShell cmdlets Use the following cmdlets: @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Set-MpPreference -ScanOnlyIfIdleEnabled See [Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Microsoft Defender Antivirus](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) and [Defender cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/powershell/windows/defender/index) for more information on how to use PowerShell with Microsoft Defender Antivirus. -**Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI):** +### Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI) Use the [**Set** method of the **MSFT_MpPreference**](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/dn455323(v=vs.85).aspx) class for the following properties: @@ -149,15 +149,14 @@ See the following for more information and allowed parameters: Some threats may require a full scan to complete their removal and remediation. You can schedule when these scans should occur with Group Policy, PowerShell, or WMI. - -**Use Group Policy to schedule remediation-required scans** +### Use Group Policy to schedule remediation-required scans Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured) ---|---|---|--- Remediation | Specify the day of the week to run a scheduled full scan to complete remediation | Specify the day (or never) to run a scan. | Never Remediation | Specify the time of day to run a scheduled full scan to complete remediation | Specify the number of minutes after midnight (for example, enter **60** for 1 am) | 2 am -**Use PowerShell cmdlets:** +### Use PowerShell cmdlets Use the following cmdlets: @@ -168,7 +167,7 @@ Set-MpPreference -RemediationScheduleTime See [Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Microsoft Defender Antivirus](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) and [Defender cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/powershell/windows/defender/index) for more information on how to use PowerShell with Microsoft Defender Antivirus. -**Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI):** +### Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI) Use the [**Set** method of the **MSFT_MpPreference**](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/dn455323(v=vs.85).aspx) class for the following properties: @@ -188,14 +187,14 @@ See the following for more information and allowed parameters: You can enable a daily quick scan that can be run in addition to your other scheduled scans with Group Policy, PowerShell, or WMI. -**Use Group Policy to schedule daily scans:** +### Use Group Policy to schedule daily scans Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured) ---|---|---|--- Scan | Specify the interval to run quick scans per day | Specify how many hours should elapse before the next quick scan. For example, to run every two hours, enter **2**, for once a day, enter **24**. Enter **0** to never run a daily quick scan. | Never Scan | Specify the time for a daily quick scan | Specify the number of minutes after midnight (for example, enter **60** for 1 am) | 2 am -**Use PowerShell cmdlets to schedule daily scans:** +### Use PowerShell cmdlets to schedule daily scans Use the following cmdlets: @@ -205,7 +204,7 @@ Set-MpPreference -ScanScheduleQuickTime See [Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Microsoft Defender Antivirus](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) and [Defender cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/powershell/windows/defender/index) for more information on how to use PowerShell with Microsoft Defender Antivirus. -**Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI) to schedule daily scans:** +### Use Windows Management Instruction (WMI) to schedule daily scans Use the [**Set** method of the **MSFT_MpPreference**](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/dn455323(v=vs.85).aspx) class for the following properties: @@ -222,16 +221,12 @@ See the following for more information and allowed parameters: You can force a scan to occur after every [protection update](manage-protection-updates-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) with Group Policy. -**Use Group Policy to schedule scans after protection updates** +### Use Group Policy to schedule scans after protection updates Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured) ---|---|---|--- Signature updates | Turn on scan after Security intelligence update | A scan will occur immediately after a new protection update is downloaded | Enabled - - - - ## Related topics