Disable Windows Defender

How to disable Windows Defender

Disable Windows Defender manually

  • Select Start and type "Windows Security"

  • Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings

  • Switch Real-time protection to Off

Disable Windows Defender with dControl

  • Download dControl here

  • Unzip the file (Password: sordum)

  • Run dControl.exe

  • Disable Windows Defender

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