Windows Defender
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Turn Off Windows Defender for the Time Being
- Launch Windows Security
After selecting the Start menu, type Windows Security and hit Enter. - Go to Threat & Virus Protection
Choose Virus & Threat Protection from the Windows Security window. - Control the Configuration
Under Virus & Threat Protection options, scroll down and select Manage settings. - Disable Real-Time Security
Locate and turn off Real-time protection.
Click Yes to confirm if User Account Control (UAC) asks you to. - (Optional) Turn off Windows Defender Firewall
Select Windows Defender Firewall under Control Panel > System and Security.
Click Activate or disable Windows Defender Firewall.
Choose to disable the Windows Defender Firewall on both public and private networks.
Note: Unless it is permanently disabled using Registry Editor or Group Policy, Windows Defender will automatically re-enable itself after a restart.
Reactivating Windows Defender
- Launch Windows Security
After selecting the Start menu, type Windows Security and hit Enter. - Select Threat & Virus Protection
Click on Threat & Virus Protection. - Activate Real-Time Security
Under Virus & Threat Protection options, select Manage settings.
Turn on Real-time protection. - Turn on Windows Defender Firewall
Select Windows Defender Firewall under Control Panel > System and Security.
Click to activate or deactivate Windows Defender Firewall.
Choose to activate Windows Defender Firewall on both public and private networks.
