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How to disable windows defender system in Windows 10?

Asked by Deborah , Last updated: Mar 31, 2024

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Leo Samuels

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Leo Samuels
Leo Samuels, Content Writer, PG, California

Answered Aug 26, 2020

While Windows Defender System is supposed to help users of Windows, there are some people who would choose to close it down. They say that this can cause problems whenever they are trying to use some apps. Windows Defender System can make it harder for some apps to close down.

While Windows Defender System is supposed to help users of Windows, there are some people who would
These are the steps that you have to do to close it down:

• Go to Control Panel and look for Windows Defender System.

• Select “Tools” then click on “Options.”

• Look for “Administrator.”

• Look for space wherein “Use this program” is placed. Uncheck the box there.

• Save the settings that you have chosen and close.

If you would do everything correctly, you will be successful in closing down Windows Defender System.

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J. Lautner

J. Lautner

J. Lautner
J. Lautner, Product Manager, Utah

Answered Aug 17, 2020

1. To disable windows defender system in Windows 10, click the Windows logo on your screen.

2. The main reason you are taking this route is so that you can easily locate the settings. Click the gear-shaped icon at this section to open the Windows settings.

3. Once you are able to open the settings, locate Update & Security, then click on it to open it.

4. By the left side of the panel, you will see a list of options under "Update & Security," but click on Windows security.

5. Just directly at the right side of the panel, a list of options will be displayed for Windows security, then click Virus & Threat Protection. Doing this will cause viruses & threat protection to be opened, then you can click on Manage Settings.

6. At this point, you should see something like "Real-time protection", then click this option to activate it.

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