Windows 10: Is there a high risk in disabling windows defender?

So I've seen some people say they disable windows defender because of performance issues, and I've considered doing it for the same reason. Is there legitimate risk in disabling/uninstalling it? And if so what can I do to get rid of the risk after disabling it?

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How to disable windows defender for long time?

Hi Andrew,

If I understand you correctly you are willing to disable Windows Defender from your system. I would like to know few more things to understand the issue in a better way.

• Why are you trying to disable Windows Defender? Are you planning to install any third party security software?
• From where you have followed the steps to disable Windows defender using registry?
• Are you logged in as Administrator?

The steps which you have mentioned to disable Windows Defender using gpedit.msc is correct. If you are unable to disable it then you may do that by stopping the service responsible for Windows Defender. Here are steps which you may follow to perform the
same task.

• Press Windows key + R to open run box.
• Type services.msc and hit enter.
• There should be 2 services: Windows Defender Service
  and Windows Defender Network14.
• Right click on each and press stop.

If you will stop the service responsible for Windows Defender then it will not run till it is stopped. Do get back to us with all the information required and result of proposed suggestion. We will be happy to assist you further.

Regards,

 

How to disable windows defender for long time?

Dear ramesh,

I too agree with Farah in that the options to start, stop Windows Defender are not clickable. There should be a way to stop the WD

 

Windows defender says my PC is at risk.

Does it tell you why it is at risk? Typically, this message may
indicate the program has not been updated.

Have you attempted to manually update Windows Defender?

Any other issues?

Suggest you review the following - - -

Sounds like you possibly have another security program installed or there may be remnants of such a program you previously
used that are still on the computer and are interfering with Windows Defender.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-protect-your-pc

On Windows 8.1/10 when a third party antimalware program (such as McAfee, Norton, etc) is installed the Windows Defender (WD) program is disabled.

If you wish to use WD on Win 8.1/10 you should ensure that any third party antimalware program that may be on the computer (or was previously on the computer before it was upgraded
to Win 10) has been uninstalled. It is recommended that you also run the appropriate software removal tool for the third party program(s) and then reboot the computer. See List of
anti-malware product removal tools

WD should then be enabled and working properly though you might need to restart WD in Security Service/Action Center.


See http://www.howtogeek.com/220232/how-to-use-the-built-in-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-10/
Good article but ignore the ads!

And see Configure Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10

If you cannot resolve the issue suggest you post back in this thread and provide additional information.

Good luck…