Windows 10: Completely disable windows defender and all its "features" via GPO not working anymore.

Discus and support Completely disable windows defender and all its "features" via GPO not working anymore. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, Windows defender is currently defending our company from working. Since the latest windows 10 Update, our Citrix apps and other apps has... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by xdxdxdxdxdxdxgd, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. Completely disable windows defender and all its "features" via GPO not working anymore.


    Hi,


    Windows defender is currently defending our company from working.


    Since the latest windows 10 Update, our Citrix apps and other apps has stopped working because of Windows Defender.


    We have tried to disable them via GPO but that does not work, we can see that windows defender is in fact disabled, but it still prevents files from being open.


    I have bing-ed around to find answers, but they all read the same, "change this registry key", "disalbe this via gpo\gpedit", which we have already done.


    So is there any new policies that I can add to disable Windows Defender once and for all.

    :)
     
    xdxdxdxdxdxdxgd, Apr 6, 2020
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  2. Windows Defender Antivirus will not disable from GPO

    I reinstalled Windows 10 on my computer today, I was configuring the policies I use in the GPO. I found that Windows defender doesn't seem to respond to the Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus. As when I check Windows security Windows defender is still enabled.

    I am running Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, and yes I have checked for updates.

    *Modified title by moderator*

    Original title: Windows will not disable from GPO
     
    Skyler Johnson, Apr 6, 2020
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  3. 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,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Apr 6, 2020
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  4. Completely disable windows defender and all its "features" via GPO not working anymore.

    Windows Defender Antivirus will not disable from GPO

    Hi Skyler. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 10 year Windows MVP here to help you.

    To turn off Windows Defender completely in GPO see here:

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-permanently-...

    https://www.prajwaldesai.com/how-to-turn-off-wi...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20, Apr 6, 2020
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