Technical Note: Modifying scan parameters

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Description
What happens when scan parameters are modified and how to revert the modification.

Scope
Version: 8.x

Solution

Any parameter modified in a scan will no longer be updated by the Auto-Def Updates scheduled task. 

To start using the Auto-Definitions parameters again for a previously modified scan, do the following:

1. Navigate to Policy > Policy Configuration.
2. Expand Endpoint Compliance.
3. Click the Scans option to select it.
4. On the Scans View, select the Scan and click Modify.
5. Under the applicable Operating Systems tab, select the applicable Category (Anti-Virus or Operating -System).
6. Un-select the check box for the program whose parameters were modified.
7. Click OK to save the scan.
8. Select the scan again and modify.
9. Under the applicable Operating Systems tab, select the applicable Category (Anti-Virus or Operating -System).

10. Re-select the check box for the program and click OK.

For details regarding scans and scan parameters, refer to the Administration Guide.