Windows 10: Windows Defender speed issues. Just crazy

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  1. PeterSen1 Win User

    Windows Defender speed issues. Just crazy


    I am sure there are many threads existing concerning this topic. As this thread:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/windows-defender-real-time-protection-service/fda3f73e-cc0a-4946-9b9d-3c05057ef90c


    is closed, I wanted to open a new thread. It`s not a question it`s more a kind of tip for others, because Windows Defender made my new laptop extremely slow.

    In fact, my Pentium P6200 processor was faster than my new 8 core 1000$ laptop. Specifically, in Visual Studio 2005, the old laptop was three times faster. Before that, I installed Visual Studio 2019 in my new laptop, but instantly removed it, as I figured out I had to wait seconds for basic click operations. New Project -> wait 5 seconds. New file, again wait 3 seconds. Compiling, endless joy. I didn`t notice the speed penalty of Windows Defender instantly, it took some time.


    Luckelywise I tried first to deactivate Windows Defender which brought me success. Now its the reverse, its many times faster than my Pentium laptop.

    So, this is the quote I want to point out from the linked thread from the user darylknight:


    "I'm surprised there aren't more comments on this. I just moved from OSX to start front end development on my desktop Windows 10 machine and this Antimalware Service Executable is crippling everything; especially when staging new repositories or unzipping stuff. I just unzipped a small archive; it took 3 seconds with real time protection off, and 20 with it on."


    We are talking about an abnormal speed impact. Windows Defender activates itself, ignores the registry entry if an alternative Anti Virus is not installed. So Windows 10 has to be configured properly to run again at old Windows 7 performance, but reading this:


    https://www.techspot.com/news/88158-microsoft-working-weeping-visual-rejuvenation-windows-10.html


    I think Windows is self destructing itself.

    :)
     
    PeterSen1, Jan 10, 2021
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  2. Windows update and windows defender issues

    We suggest you to avoid installing any cleaner or anti-virus software that may interrupt the function of Windows Defender. Make sure that Windows Defender is always on. To do this follow these steps:

    • On the Start menu, type Windows Defender and hit enter.
    • Click Settings.
    • Turn Real-time protection on.
    We also recommend you to install the latest update for Windows Defender.

    Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, Jan 10, 2021
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  3. Mayra Aqu Win User
    win 10 defender issues

    Hi,

    Windows Defender helps in making your computer secure from any viruses or malware. Listed below are some reasons why the program will not work properly:

    • Software conflicts (usually cause with other anti-virus application)
    • Virus and malware infection
    • Corrupted system files

    To help you with the issue, we suggest following the steps provided by
    PrashantKumar96
    on this thread
    that can help in running your Windows Defender successfully.

    Let us know if you have other concerns.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Jan 10, 2021
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    Windows Defender speed issues. Just crazy

    Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

    Hi Tommy,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Is this issue specific to third party apps?
    I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.


    • Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter

    • Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Arul_D, Jan 10, 2021
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