Windows 10: Unable to disable Windows Defender, services, a lot of stuff

Discus and support Unable to disable Windows Defender, services, a lot of stuff in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have had a lot of problems on my computer for a while and I simply don't know how to fix them cause how hard I tried it wouldn't work, I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Vurtivus, Feb 14, 2024.

  1. Vurtivus Win User

    Unable to disable Windows Defender, services, a lot of stuff


    I have had a lot of problems on my computer for a while and I simply don't know how to fix them cause how hard I tried it wouldn't work, I tried resetting my pc but it wouldn't work. I can't do anything, even tho my profile is set as admin. Could anyone help me out

    :)
     
    Vurtivus, Feb 14, 2024
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  2. davidhk Win User

    Windows Defender disabled and is unable to start


    OK. I am not sure if you can complete the steps below.......................
    In the search box, type services.msc > Enter
    Items in the Services box are listed alphabetically.
    Scroll down to Windows Defender Service...........................
    at Status heading, it should be.................................... Running
    at Startup type, it should be......................................... Automatic


    Unable to disable Windows Defender, services, a lot of stuff 62780d1485962846t-windows-defender-disabled-unable-start-windows-defender-service.jpg




    If that is not what yours said, right click at Windows Defender Service > click Properties >
    can you change the Startup type to Automatic and Service status to Start ?
    If yes, do so and click OK when done.
     
    davidhk, Feb 14, 2024
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  3. 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 14, 2024
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  4. Unable to disable Windows Defender, services, a lot of stuff

    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 14, 2024
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