Scan all downloaded files and attachments

This policy setting allows you to configure scanning for all downloaded files and attachments.If you enable or do not configure this setting scanning for all downloaded files and attachments will be enabled.If you disable this setting scanning for all downloaded files and attachments will be disabled.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender\Real-time Protection

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2012 Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection!DisableIOAVProtection

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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