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Version: 2.1.1-preview

MT.1169 - Catch-up Full Scan should be disabled

Overview​

Verify that catch-up full scan is disabled to avoid additional system load.

Enabled catchup scans may cause performance issues on mobile devices.

Remediation action:​

  1. Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
  2. Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
  3. Enable Disable Catchup Full Scan to avoid additional system load

Test Metadata​

FieldValue
Test IDMT.1169
SeverityHigh
SuiteM365 Advisor
CategoryDefender
PowerShell testTest-MtMdeCatchupFullScan
TagsDefender, M365Advisor, MT.1169

Remediation​

  1. Open Microsoft Endpoint Manager > Endpoint Security > Antivirus
  2. Edit the relevant Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy
  3. Enable Disable Catchup Full Scan to avoid additional system load

Source​

  • Pester test: tests/M365Advisor/Defender/Test-MtMdeAntivirusPolicy.Tests.ps1
  • PowerShell source: powershell/public/M365Advisor/defender/Test-MtMdeCatchupFullScan.ps1