We have two options: temporarily disable the real-time scanning component of the security suite or disable the entire suite long-term in favor of a competing app.
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Turning real-time protection back on is as easy as clicking on the Windows Security tray icon again and click Turn on. You can also click on the notification that popped up to quickly enable real-time protection again.
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You can disable the real-time protection, which only works temporarily, or install another antivirus that will permanently disable the default anti-malware (as long as there is another active...
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To turn off real-time protection in Windows 11, open Windows Security, navigate to the"Virus & threat protection" settings, and switch off the real-time protection toggle. This quick guide will walk you through the steps to disable this feature temporarily.
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Follow these steps to temporarily turn off real-time Microsoft Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. However, keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats. Select Start and type"Windows Security" to search for that app.
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To disable Defender, open Windows Security, go to Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings, and turn off real-time protection. Defender will reenable automatically the next time you restart your computer.
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If you want to permanently disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, you’ll first need to disable Real-time protection and Tamper protection in the Windows Security app. Windows Home users can use the Registry Editor to turn off Microsoft Defender.
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Option One: Turn Off Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Security; Option Two: Turn On Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Security; Option Three: Turn On or Off Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in PowerShell
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By default, Windows 10's built-in antivirus program called Microsoft Defender scans your PC for threats in real-time. Sometimes, you might want to turn it off---either temporarily or if you are using your own antivirus solution. Here's how.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to disable real-time protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus using Windows Security and PowerShell commands.
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