Windows 10: Not able to deactivate windows defender

Hi, I am trying to deactivate my windows defender to install some apps, but when I try it shows the message, "your it administrator has limited access to some areas of this app windows 11" I already try by going to the registry policy and erase de policies files for windows defender and I do no have any other antivirus, any other suggestions

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How can I deactivate the Windows Defender

Original Title: Windows Defender

Please tell me how can I deactivate the Windows Defender. I have got Mc Affee to protect my device and it's doing a good job, I don't need a second scan, as it's slowing down my PC and this is very annoying. Please tell me what to do step by step. Thank
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How can Windows Defender be temporarily deactivated?

May I ask why you feel the need to temporarily deactivate Windows Defender?

Suggestion to have a look at all the various options mentioned here:
How to Turn On or Off Windows Defender Real-time Protection in Windows 10

 

Windows Defender error " This app has been deactivated by the policy group, contact your security administrator"

Hi Teja,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand how you feel when your Windows defender is deactivated. Sorry for the inconvenience. Not to worry, I will assist you with this.

1. Do you have any other third party antivirus installed?

2. Are you logged in as the administrator?

3. Is your computer connected to any Domain?

Please follow these steps and check if that helps.

Method1

If you install a 3rd party anti-virus, Windows 10 will turn off Windows Defender to allow the other anti-virus to run without a conflict. So I suggest you to disable 3rd party Antivirus and check if it helps.

Method2

• Click start->type gpedit.msc and hit enter.
• Navigate to the following location Local Computer Policy -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender.
• Once you Click Windows Defender on the Tree on the LEFT, on the right you should get all the Group Policies. Look for "Turn off Windows Defender" Double click on it and select disable.

Note: If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default Windows Defender runs and computers are scanned for spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

Method 3

I would suggest you to check the Service status of Windows Firewall and Windows Defender.

a) Press Windows key + R and type services.msc in the search field and press ENTER.

b) Scroll down to find “Windows Defender Service ".

c) Right-click “Windows Defender service “, and then click Start.

d) Follow the same steps to start "Windows Firewall" service.

e) Check if the issue persists.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.