There are sometimes you will want to install some applications and Windows Defender AntiVirus won’t support the motion. Here in this article, you are going to fins a way to disable Windows Defender AntiVirus. All you need is to follow the below guide meticulously.

There are options to turn it off temporarily and permanently, depending on your needs.

Windows DefenderĀ is a security software protects your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.

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In the event that you want to disable it, there are three ways presented below to doing so.

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Please note that turning off Windows Defender without an alternative security software running will leave your PC open to possible security threats.

How To Disable Windows Defender Using the Security Center app

Difficulty Level: Easy.Ā Every PC user can do this comfortably.Ā Keep in mind that disabling Windows Defender will open your computer to security threats..

If you are not a techie person, this is the easiest way to turn off Windows Defender. It is straightforwardĀ and direct. The following process only disables Windows Defender AntiVirus temporarily. The next time you restart your PC, Windows Defender will re-enable automatically.

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To proceed andĀ disable Windows Defender temporarily, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. TheĀ Start menuĀ will pop up.
  2. Click on the Gear icon to open your PC’s Security menu.
  3. ClickĀ Update & Security.
  4. Click onĀ Windows DefenderĀ in the upper-left side of the window.
  5. OpenĀ Windows Defender Security Center.
  6. Click onĀ Virus & threat protection.
  7. ClickĀ Virus & threat protection settings.
  8. Turn off theĀ Real-time protectionĀ toggle switch.

That is it. Windows Defender is disabled temporarily.

Windows Defender turned off
Windows Defender turned off

Note: that it will be active once again the next time you restart your PC.

How to Disable Windows Defender Using the Registry Editor

Difficulty Level: This is a bit difficult.Ā This disables the software permanently but requires you having a knowledge of command line.Ā Using the Registry Editor can harm or even brick your computer. You proceed with the steps below at your own risk. Preferably, make a backup of your PC at this point.

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Here is how to disable disable Windows Defender permanently using the Registry Editor:

  1. Use theĀ Windows key + RĀ keyboard shortcut to open theĀ RunĀ command.
  2. TypeĀ regedit, and clickĀ OKĀ to open theĀ Registry.
  3. Browse the following path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows DefenderQuick Tip:Ā You can now copy and paste the path in the new Registry’s address bar to quickly jump to the key destination.
  4. If you don’t see theĀ DisableAntiSpywareĀ DWORD, right-click the Windows Defender (folder) key, selectĀ New, and click onĀ DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  5. Name the keyĀ DisableAntiSpywareĀ and pressĀ Enter.
  6. Double-click the newly created DWORD and set the value fromĀ Ā toĀ 1.
  7. ClickĀ OK.
  8. Restart your computer.
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Windows Defender Antivirus is now disabled.

How to Re-enable Windows Defender using the Registry Editor

If you ever want to re-enable the service at any time, follow these steps:

  • Go back to the Windows Defender folder in Registry Editor by following steps 1 to 4 above.
  • Click on the ā€œWindows Defenderā€ folder.
  • Open the ā€œDisableAntiSpywareā€ value by double-clicking it.
  • Change the ā€œValue dataā€ from 1 to 0.
  • ClickĀ OK, then restart your computer.

How to turn off Windows Defender using Local Group Policy

Difficulty Level: Fairly Difficult. This requires you having a knowledge of command line.Ā Using the Registry Editor can harm or even brick your computer. You proceed with the steps below at your own risk. Preferably, make a backup of your PC at this point.

The following steps detailĀ how to disable Windows Defender permanently for Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education users using theĀ Local Group Policy Editor:

  1. Use theĀ Windows key + RĀ keyboard shortcut to open theĀ RunĀ command.
  2. TypeĀ gpedit.mscĀ and clickĀ OKĀ to open theĀ Local Group Policy Editor.
  3. Browse the following path:Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus
  4. On the right, double-click theĀ Turn off Windows Defender AntivirusĀ policy.
  5. Select theĀ EnabledĀ option to disable Windows Defender.
  6. ClickĀ Apply.
  7. ClickĀ OK.
  8. Restart your computer.

You have disabled Windows Defender Antivirus permanently.

How to Re-enable Windows Defender using the Registry Editor

If you ever want to re-enable Defender at any time, follow these steps:

  • Go back to the Windows Defender folder in Registry Editor by following steps 1 to 4 above.
  • At step 5, select theĀ Not ConfiguredĀ option.
  • ClickĀ OK.
  • Restart your computer.
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