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Catch-up Full Scan should be disabled

Why This Matters

When a device comes back online after being offline, a catch-up full scan can trigger an immediate, resource-intensive antivirus scan. This can cause significant system slowdowns, disrupt user productivity, and increase network load. Disabling this feature gives administrators greater control over when scans occur, ensuring they happen during scheduled maintenance windows instead of unexpectedly.

What Aether365 Checks

This check verifies that the "Disable Catchup Full Scan" setting is enabled in Microsoft Defender Antivirus. It appears in the Aether365 dashboard under Defender checks.

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