Windows 10: Removing Windows Defender

Discus and support Removing Windows Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have PC Matic and Windows Defender causes a conflict - help.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by CatharineMcDonald, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. CATHARINEMCDONALD
    CatharineMcDonald Win User

    Removing Windows Defender


    I have PC Matic and Windows Defender causes a conflict - help.

    :)
     
    CatharineMcDonald, Mar 23, 2020
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  2. RYAN MON1
    Ryan Mon1 Win User

    Unable to Remove Exclusions from Windows Defender

    Thank you for posting back. If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Defender Antivirus has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Defender Antivirus from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to
    the exclusion list. It seems that it was added automatically. We suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings and select Update & security.
    • Click Windows Defender.
    • Look for Exclusions and select Add an exclusion.
    • Navigate to the file, folder, or process, and select Exclude this file.

    If the steps provided did not work, we recommend that you boot your device to
    Safe Mode     and redo the process.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Ryan Mon1, Mar 23, 2020
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Brink, Mar 23, 2020
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Removing Windows Defender

    Remove Scan with Windows Defender

    I've updated step 3 in OPTION ONE below. It should work for you now. Removing Windows Defender :)

    Add or Remove Scan with Windows Defender Context Menu in Windows 10
     
    Brink, Mar 23, 2020
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