Windows 10: Defender Antivirus - What's the best way to disable it permanently

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  1. Defender Antivirus - What's the best way to disable it permanently

    /u/KubaRarytas, Mar 7, 2021
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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Permanently Disable Windows Defender?

    Since this is a TP. The option to turn off/disable Windows Defender is grayed out. However, you can turn off by:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

    1. Open Admin Command Prompt and type: gpedit.msc
    2. Manoeuver to: Computer Configuration->Administrative Templates->Windows Components->Windows Defender
    3. Double click on "Turn Off Windows Defender" and select "Enabled" then click "Apply"

    WARNING: After turn off "Windows Defender", you might not be able to turn it back on. I suggest before trying this, make a backup image so you can restore to the way it was.


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    topgundcp, Mar 7, 2021
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  3. Winuser Win User
    Permanently Disable Windows Defender?

    On my computer it's in the Show Hidden Icons box. It's listed as PC status.

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    Winuser, Mar 7, 2021
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  4. Defender Antivirus - What's the best way to disable it permanently

    How to permanently disable “windows defender antivirus service”?

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    I couldn’t figure out How to permanently disable “windows defender antivirus service”



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