Policy
Allows Microsoft Defender Antivirus to update and communicate over a metered connection.
Disabled (Default): Updates and communications are not allowed over metered connections. Enabled: Allow managed devices to update through metered connections. Data charges may apply.
PackMicrosoft Windows
CategoryWindows Components / Microsoft Defender Antivirus / Security Intelligence Updates
Policy ID
1f8929777dbfInternal name
MeteredConnectionUpdatesRegistry
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HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates\MeteredConnectionUpdates (enabled) = 1
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates\MeteredConnectionUpdates (disabled) = 0Policy notes
Disabled (Default): Updates and communications are not allowed over metered connections. Enabled: Allow managed devices to update through metered connections. Data charges may apply.
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