Windows 10: Windows Defender is stopping me from running my games

Discus and support Windows Defender is stopping me from running my games in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hifor the last few weeks windows defender has been stopping me from running games that I have had installed for years and worked perfectly.the error... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Altier Bale, Nov 11, 2022.

  1. ALTIER BALE
    Altier Bale Win User

    Windows Defender is stopping me from running my games


    Hifor the last few weeks windows defender has been stopping me from running games that I have had installed for years and worked perfectly.the error that it's picking up is that steam_api.dll is a virus. the thing is that while this is a cracked file I've been using it for almost a decade, ever since i decided that it was easier to crack my games rather than keep a dvd drive around. I have never had a problem before.The problem is so bad that i can't even delete the file. it just I have a third party Anti-Virus Avast. i uninstalled it completely and still got the same issue.I tried adding ex

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    Altier Bale, Nov 11, 2022
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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, Nov 11, 2022
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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, Nov 11, 2022
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  4. GURU KIRAN G
    Guru Kiran G Win User

    Windows Defender is stopping me from running my games

    Unable to run a game on Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    - When you say 'ive tried troubleshooting', what are you referring to?

    - Did you check in compatibility mode?

    I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.

    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.

    • Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.

    • Click on Apply and then OK.


    Please revert with all the necessary information and we will be happy to help you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Nov 11, 2022
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