Windows 10: Settings to stop Defender going nuts every time I open Firefox?

Discus and support Settings to stop Defender going nuts every time I open Firefox? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have Windows Defender running in the background as my main AV (if I ever have a dodgy file I need scanned I just use virustotal) but lately its been... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ForgotMyLastLog1n, Feb 24, 2021.

  1. /U/FORGOTMYLASTLOG1N
    /u/ForgotMyLastLog1n Win User

    Settings to stop Defender going nuts every time I open Firefox?


    I have Windows Defender running in the background as my main AV (if I ever have a dodgy file I need scanned I just use virustotal) but lately its been absolutely obnoxious, every time I open Firefox or copy files defender kicks in and pegs my CPU so I get to enjoy the delightful whine of laptop fan noise.

    What do I need to change to stop it being such a prima donna and kicking in 100% randomly without just disabling it and going back to another AV.

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    :)
     
    /u/ForgotMyLastLog1n, Feb 24, 2021
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  2. RAMESH.KUMAR
    Ramesh.Kumar Win User

    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, Feb 24, 2021
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  3. AZAD RAHIMTOOLA
    Azad Rahimtoola Win User
    How to disable windows defender for long time?

    Dear ramesh,

    I too agree with Farah in that the options to start, stop Windows Defender are not clickable. There should be a way to stop the WD
     
    Azad Rahimtoola, Feb 24, 2021
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  4. NMI
    NMI Win User

    Settings to stop Defender going nuts every time I open Firefox?

    Windows Update will not open in Settings

    Yes.
     
    NMI, Feb 24, 2021
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