Windows 10: Any way to permanently disable automatic scans in Windows Defender?

The stupid thing is set to perform a quick scans every day. I'd have to spend all my time downloading the most vile porn from sites in the darkest depths of the internet to need my AV to automatically scan my computer this often.

I've disabled the auto scans in task scheduler, but they get turned on again after every Windows update, which is a nuisance. Is there some way to make this setting stick permanently?

I am a power user and practice safe browsing. The AV is just there as a precaution, I don't need it performing scans 24/7 without my approval.

I know it stops the scan when I take the computer out of idle, but I don't want it doing anything without my approval.

Or is my only option third party AV?

:)

 

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.

 

Permanently Disable Windows Defender?


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

 

Windows Defender not completing scans

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you are facing issues using Windows Defender.

I would suggest you to go through the below methods:

Method 1: Set Windows Defender to Automatic

You can set the Windows Defender service to Automatic, Disabled or Manual. Setting it to automatic might solve the problem. Follow these steps:

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  Click Start > type services in the Search box > click Services in the Programs list.
  
  2. Search for Windows defender.
  
  3. Double-click Windows Defender, and click Automatic in the start-up box > click OK.
  
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Method 2: Run SFC scan, it will check, if there is any kind of corruption on the operating system.

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  Press WIN+X.
  
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  Click on command prompt with admin.
  
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  Type sfc /scannow and press enter.
  
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  Reboot the computer once finished.
  

Method 3: Try the below link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/931849

Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.