Scan

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Applies To: Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2

Scan configures the scheduled scan that Windows® Defender runs. Windows Defender is an application that can prevent, remove, and quarantine malware (malicious software) and spyware.

Child Elements

ScanParameters

Specifies whether to run a quick scan or a full system scan during a scheduled scan.

ScheduleDay

Specifies the day of the week to run a full system scan.

ScheduleTime

Specifies the time of day to run a scheduled scan.

Valid Configuration Passes

oobeSystem

offlineServicing

specialize

Parent Hierarchy

Security-Malware-Windows-Defender | Scan

Applies To

For Windows Server® 2012, Windows Server® 2008 R2 and Windows Server® 2008, Windows Defender is installed with the Desktop Experience Pack.

For a full list of the Windows editions and architectures that this component supports, see Security-Malware-Windows-Defender.

XML Example

The following XML output shows how to configure the scheduled scan properties.

<Scan>
            <ScheduleDay>0</ScheduleDay>
            <ScheduleTime>120</ScheduleTime>
            <ScanParameters>1</ScanParameters>
        </Scan>

See Also

Concepts

Security-Malware-Windows-Defender