Configure scanning of network files
- Policy ID
- Scan_DisableScanningNetworkFiles
- Scope
- Computer Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Microsoft Defender Antivirus › Scan
Description
This policy setting allows the scanning of network files using on access protection. The default is enabled. Recommended to remain enabled in most cases.
If you enable or do not configure this setting, network files will be scanned.
If you disable this setting, network files will not be scanned.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- DisableScanningNetworkFilesREG_DWORD