Step 1: Open Start to search for gpedit.msc.
If you are using Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to disable Windows Defender Antivirus Windows 10 permanently.
How to Disable Windows Defender Antivirus with Group Policy How to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 10 when necessary? You can repeat the above steps until in step 3 to turn on the settings. Step 3: Turn the switch from Off to On under the Real-time protection section.Īfter these operations, you will be able to install apps or perform a specific task you couldn’t before since the real-time protection is disabled. Then, click Manage settings under Virus & threat protection settings. Step 2: Choose Virus & threat protection. Step 1: Search for Windows Security from the Start bar and choose the top result to continue. You can do this when you want to perform some specific tasks. This is a way to disable Windows Defender Antivirus temporarily. How to Disable Windows Defender Antivirus with Windows Security In the following guide, we will show you 3 ways to disable Windows Defender Antivirus permanently or temporarily on Windows 10. However, when you need to set up the computer without network, perform a task which may be blocked by Windows Defender Antivirus, or need to comply with the organization security policies, you will have to disable Windows Defender Antivirus.
