If you plan to install a third-party antivirus, such as Norton, AVG, or Kaspersky, you might have to disable Windows Defender first. Otherwise, Windows 10 might not be able to install updates, or your virus program might not work properly. Or perhaps Windows Defender is preventing you from doing specific tasks. No matter the reason, here’s how to disable Windows Defender in Windows 10:
Windows Defender is pre-installed software that comes with every laptop or computer running Windows 10. It is an anti-malware program that can protect you from viruses, ransomware, and spyware. However, the program has been known to cause issues for users, especially if they install another antivirus.
This method will allow you to disable Windows Defender temporarily. If your system is at risk, the program will turn itself back on so that it can do its job.
A more permanent solution involved editing your computer’s registry. Follow the steps below:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
If you want to enable Windows Defender in the future, you can redo the previous steps, but set the value data of the DisableAntiSpyware to 0. If you do not see this file, you can create a new one and set the value data of that new file to 0.
After you disable Windows Defender, make sure to install a new anti-malware software right away. If, for some reason, your computer gets infected by a malware, make sure to check out our guide on how to remove malware from Windows 10.
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