AdTechID --- Windows Defender is Windows 10's built-in antivirus program. Windows Defender will automatically activate on your computer.
Windows Defender sometimes prevents certain games and apps from opening because they think they're dangerous, so you'll need to temporarily disable them.
If you don't disable Windows Defender will continue to prevent you from opening applications or games that you consider dangerous.
You may also have installed third-party antivirus applications such as Smadav, AVG or others so that Windows Defender is no longer needed.
Therefore, in this AdTechID article I will show you how to disable Windows Defender, either temporarily or permanently.
1. How to Disable Windows Defender Temporarily
You can do this first way if you want to disable Windows Defender for a while.
For example, when you want to install and run games, applications or others but are blocked because of Windows Defender, then this first method is highly recommended by me.
Every time the computer restarts, then Windows Defender will reactivate by itself.
The following are the steps:
1. First, open Windows Defender first on your laptop or computer. The trick is to press the Windows key, then type "Windows Defender". Then press enter.
2. Then select the "Virus & threat protection" option.
3. In the "Virus & threat protection settings" menu, you can disable all protection options by sliding the slider to the left.
4. Done. Now Windows Defender on your computer has been temporarily disabled or turned off.
If you use this first method, Windows Defender on your computer will be reactivated when the computer restarts.
For those of you who want to permanently disable Windows Defender in Windows 10, you can follow the second method below.
2. How to Disable Windows Defender Permanently Using Group Policy
If you don't think you really need Windows Defender and want to disable it permanently, then this second way can be done.
The following are the steps:
1. Press the Windows key on the computer keyboard to open the Start Menu.
2. Then type gpedit.msc then press enter.
3. Next confirm UAC prompt.
4. Then select Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender.
5. In the menu you will find the option "Turn off Windows Defender".
6. Then disable Windows Defender by selecting the "Disabled" option.
7. After that click the "OK" button.
8. Windows Defender on your computer will then be immediately permanently disabled.
3. How to Disable Windows Defender Using Windows Registry
Another way you can use to disable Windows Defender is through the Windows Registry. You can try this method if using the two methods above does not work.
1. Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu.
2. Next type regedit.exe and press enter.
3. Next confirm if a small window appears.
4. Next navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender
5. Next there will be the DisableAntiSpyware preferences present on the right, double-click and set to 1 to disable Windows Defender.
6. If you don't see these preferences, then double-click on the Windows Defender option and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, then name it DisableAntiSpyware.
Well, those were the steps to disable Windows Defender on a computer that uses Windows 10.
However, there is one thing to note.
Because when Windows Defender is activated, your computer will be more vulnerable to virus attacks, malware and other malicious programs.
Especially for those of you who often download files from the internet. It's better to make sure first if the file you want to download is indeed safe.
Make sure that you only download files from trusted websites.