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  1. /U/WINDOWS__XP_2
    /u/windows__xp_2 Win User

    Sooo I had a bit of a run in with a virus and it disabled my windows defender when it was...

    /u/windows__xp_2, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 2021
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  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Sooo I had a bit of a run in with a virus and it disabled my windows defender when it was...

    Are Bit defender FREE anti-virus and Windows Defender compatible?

    Please do understand that Windows Defender on Windows 7 is NOT an Anti-Virus program.



    Windows Defender on Windows 7 provides spyware protection only.



    That means that you do have to install an Anti-Virus program.



    It's up to you which one you want to install. Bitdefender Antivirus Free is not a bad choice IMO.



    Most Anti-Virus programs automatically disable Windows Defender. If not, it's best that you disable Windows Defender yourself.







    The only thing which you have to keep in mind is not to install/run more than 1 Anti-Virus program at the same time.



    In case your computer came with a pre-installed Anti-Virus program and/or if you have another Anti-Virus program installed right now: Make sure to uninstall it (use also its specific appropriate uninstall tool from this

    List of anti-malware product removal tools    ) before installing Bitdefender Antivirus Free.







    In addition I suggest that you click on your blue profile name (LLLKKK) which brings you to your profile page.



    There you will find all the threads with similar topics which you've asked before.



    I suggest to read through them again because they contain further good information and many helpful links.







    I hope this helps to clarify things for you.
     
    Smeed, Mar 26, 2021
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