Check for the latest virus and spyware definitions on startupID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35165 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting allows you to manage whether a check for new virus and spyware definitions will occur immediately after service startup.
If you enable this setting, a check for new definitions will occur after service startup.
If you disable this setting or do not configure this setting, a check for new definitions will not occur after service startup.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Checking for new definitions will occur after service startup and could impact start time.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender\Signature Updates\Check for the latest virus and spyware definitions on startup
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates!UpdateOnStartUp
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |