Open the Update & Security menu and select Windows Security.
Under Virus & threat protection, you can disable the Real-time protection and Tamper protection.
From the Local Group Policy Editor:
Type ‘gpedit.msc’ and select the recommended result.
Follow this path to select the folders on the left panel: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus.
On the right panel, click ‘How to Turn Off Windows Defender Antivirus.’
Now, check the option ‘Enabled’ and select Apply.
Now, click on the OK button and restart the computer.
How to Turn Off Windows Defender Windows 10
Method 1:
Open the Settings from the Start menu.
Select the Update & Security option in the Settings window.
On the left panel, choose Windows Security.
Click on ‘Virus & threat protection’ below Protection areas, which is on the right panel.
Now, select ‘Virus & threat protection settings’ and turn off the Real-time protection.
Method 2:
Search for “regedit” and select the suggested name with the blue icon.
When the Registry Editor opens, open each folder to find the Windows defender folder, which is present in the Microsoft folder.
Now, right-click on the Windows Defender folder.
Select ‘New,’ then click on the option ‘DWORD Value’ that pops out, this will place a file on the right panel having type REG_DWORD.
Enter the file name as ‘DisableAntiSpyware’ and then open the file.
Type the Value data as ‘1’ and click OK.
Restart the Windows device to disable the Windows defender and How to Turn Off Windows Defender.
Method 3:
Open the Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
Type the command “Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true” and press the Enter key.
Check if the Windows Security is turned off.
How to Turn Off Windows Defender Windows 7
Click the Start menu and select Control Panel.
Set the ‘View by’ option, which is located at the upper right end to Large icons.
Now, double-click Windows Defender.
Select the ‘Tools’ menu in the Windows defender window.
Now, choose Options and click ‘Administrator’ on the left side panel.
On the right-side panel, untick the menu ‘Use this program.’