Windows 10: I need to disable my antivirus and firewall. How do I do that?

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  1. RUSSELLPRUITT
    RussellPruitt Win User

    I need to disable my antivirus and firewall. How do I do that?


    I need to use PVCmover to transfer files from my old computer to a new laptop. I need to disable the antivirus protection and the firewall on both machines. How do I do that?

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    RussellPruitt, Jun 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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  2. DEUSXMACHINA
    Deusxmachina Win User

    Good Antivirus + Firewall

    I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

    Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

    Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.
     
    Deusxmachina, Jun 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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  3. CHRIS ALVARADO
    Chris Alvarado Win User
    Firewall & Antivirus Issues

    Hi desiree!!!

    • Any changes made on the computer prior to this concern? JUST THE UPDATES YOU CAN SEE ON THE SCREENSHOT, NOTHING ELSE...

    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far? RESTARTING COMPUTER ONLY
    • Are you getting any error messages when trying to enable the said applications? NO ERROR MESSAGESARE BEING RETRIEVED WHEN FIREWALL OR ANTIVIRUS ARE ENABLED, NOTHIMG HAPPENS WHEN THEY'RE CLICKED
     
    Chris Alvarado, Jun 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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  4. TRWOV
    TRWOV Win User

    I need to disable my antivirus and firewall. How do I do that?

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    What if you disable your firewall and antivirus as Artucas suggested?
     
    TRWOV, Jun 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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