Allow users to pause scan

This policy setting allows you to manage whether or not end users can pause a scan in progress.If you enable or do not configure this setting a new context menu will be added to the task tray icon to allow the user to pause a scan.If you disable this setting users will not be able to pause scans.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender\Scan

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan!AllowPause

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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