Guidelines For Turn Off Windows Defender
From the Settings window:
- 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.’
- Save the settings and click Close.
