turn off windows defender This wikiHow guide will show you how to turn off Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender) in Windows 10. Microsoft Defender can be disabled in Settings, but will turn back on automatically when you restart your computer..
turn-off-windows-update Learn five ways to turn off Windows Defender, the built-in antivirus for Windows 11 and 10. You can use Command Prompt, Settings, Registry Editor, Group Policy Editor, or a third-party antivirus.
turn-on-bluetooth-windows-10 Summary 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.