Windows 10: Windows Defender Taking too Much Time

Discus and support Windows Defender Taking too Much Time in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My windows defender is now in its 21st hour doing a full scan. Is this normal? How long should it take? [Original Title: windows defender]... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Dan D 1948, Nov 24, 2019.

  1. DAN D 1948
    Dan D 1948 Win User

    Windows Defender Taking too Much Time


    My windows defender is now in its 21st hour doing a full scan. Is this normal? How long should it take?


    [Original Title: windows defender]

    :)
     
    Dan D 1948, Nov 24, 2019
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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 24, 2019
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  3. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User
    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, Nov 24, 2019
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  4. AZAD RAHIMTOOLA
    Azad Rahimtoola Win User

    Windows Defender Taking too Much Time

    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 24, 2019
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