Define the number of days after which a catch-up security intelligence update is required

Policy ID

SignatureUpdate_SignatureUpdateCatchupInterval

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

Options

• Define the number of days after which a catch-up security intelligence update is required

Registry

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