Disable Windows Defender

A guide to disabling the Windows Defender.

Disable Windows Defender manu

  1. Select Start and type "Windows Security"

  2. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & Threat Protection, under Virus & Threat Protection settings select Manage settings

  3. Switch Real-time protection to Off

Disable Windows Defender with dControl

  1. Download dControl here

  2. Unzip the file (Password: sordum)

  3. Run dControl.exe

  4. Disable Windows Defender

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