Windows 10: Removing Windows Defender

Discus and support Removing Windows Defender in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I want to remove windows defender but it is protected by TrustedInstaller and I can't seem to override permissions. When I try to change... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Primary-Expression-3, Dec 8, 2020.

  1. /U/PRIMARY-EXPRESSION-3
    /u/Primary-Expression-3 Win User

    Removing Windows Defender


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    I want to remove windows defender but it is protected by TrustedInstaller and I can't seem to override permissions. When I try to change the ownership of the file the window seems to close and open and then the change button is now greyed out, along with almost everything else. How can I actually change the owner of the file so I can delete it? (Please don't try and tell me not to delete it, thank you)



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    :)
     
    /u/Primary-Expression-3, Dec 8, 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, Dec 8, 2020
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Brink, Dec 8, 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, Dec 8, 2020
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