Windows 10: I am running Norton Security. How do I turn off Windows Defender?

I am running Norton Security. How do I turn off Windows Defender?


* Original title: Defender

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Norton Security Incompatible With Windows 10?

Does Norton say you have a version of their product that is compatible with Win 10?





See Windows 10 compatibility with Norton products



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https://updatecenter.norton.com





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Two suggestions to try.

• Uninstall Norton, reboot, run the Norton Removal Tool, reboot and then reinstall Norton. See List
  of anti-malware product removal tools
• If that doesn’t work see Turn On or Off Windows Defender in Windows 10

Good luck…



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norton internet security

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As pre the issue description you willing to use Norton Internet Security on your system.

I would request you to use Windows Defender instead of any third party security software. At the end it is your computer and its upon you that which security software you should use.

If you have to use Windows Defender you may try the steps provided below.

• To toggle Windows Defender on and off press Windows Key and start typing
  Windows Defender in the search box.
• Defender will quickly pop into the search results.
• Give it a click and the Defender application will steal the stage.
• If Defender is disabled you’ll immediately know because of the frightening blood red color theme that decorates the main window.

• Click the obnoxiously big Turn on button to activate Defender.
• When everything turns green, you’re protected.

• You can run a full scan by clicking Scan now in the right pane. If you want to disable Windows Defender, head over to the Settings tab and uncheck
  Turn on real-time protection (recommended).

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

 

windows defender & security center services keep turning off


Are you running any other AV or did you have one running in the past? If you didn't use an uninstaller for the AV, then the remnants of it could be causing the problem. Normally any time you install an AV it disables Defender by default.

If you are getting any error codes please list those, that will be helpful in helping you.

As torre suggested, might be a good idea to do a reset or even a reinstall.

Reset Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

There are also some suggestions listed here:

Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 7 / 8 / 10