Initiate security intelligence update on startup

Policy ID

SignatureUpdate_DisableUpdateOnStartupWithoutEngine

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 › Security Intelligence Updates

Description

Registry

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• Define the order of sources for downloading security intelligence updates
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• Specify the time to check for security intelligence updates
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