Scan packed executables

This policy setting allows you to configure scanning for packed executables. It is recommended that this type of scanning remain enabled.If you enable or do not configure this setting packed executables will be scanned.If you disable this setting packed executables will not be scanned.

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!DisablePackedExeScanning

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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