Is the Scheduled Scan in MetaDefender Storage Security Based on OS Time or an Internal Timer?

Overview

This article explains how the scheduled scan timing works in MetaDefender Storage Security, specifically whether it relies on the operating system’s time or an internal timer mechanism within the product.

Question

There may be uncertainty about how scheduled scans are triggered in MetaDefender Storage Security — specifically whether the scheduling is determined by the operating system’s local time or by an internal timer within the product.

Clarification

• The scheduled scan in MetaDefender Storage Security runs according to the operating system’s local time.
• For example, if a scheduled scan is configured to run every 1 hour, and the system time is currently 4:03, the next scan will initiate at 5:03 (OS time).

Additional Notes

• Ensure that the system clock and timezone settings on the host operating system are accurate, as these directly affect the timing of scheduled scans.
• Any drift or misconfiguration in system time may result in delayed or early scan execution.