Convert warn verdict to block
- Policy ID
- EnableConvertWarnToBlock
- Scope
- Computer Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1709
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Microsoft Defender Antivirus › Network Inspection System
Description
Network protection inspects network traffic and determines whether it allows or blocks traffic or displays a warning.
Disabled (Default):
If Not Configured or Disabled, network protection will display a warning for warn verdicts.
Enabled:
If this setting is Enabled, network protection blocks network traffic instead of displaying a warning.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- EnableConvertWarnToBlockREG_DWORD