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How to permanently disable Windows


Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
If you must permanently disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10, use this
guide to learn the steps on how to do it.

MAURO HUCULAK 14 Nov 2017  10


W indows Defender Antivirus is the free malware solution that Microsoft
includes on every installation of Windows 10. It's a security software
package meant to provide the first line of defense to protect your device and data
against malware, including viruses, ransomware, rootkits, spyware, and other
types of malicious programs.

Although the antivirus runs automatically, and it can disable itself as you install a
third-party security software, the only caveat is that Windows 10 doesn't offer a
way to disable it permanently. Perhaps the obvious reason is that Microsoft
doesn't want you to use your device without any protection, which is a good
thing.

However, there are still some cases where some users may prefer not to use
Windows Defender Antivirus, such as on a kiosk device that isn't connected to a
network and where peripheral connectivity isn't allowed.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to permanently disable
the Windows Defender Antivirus on your computer using Group Policy, Registry,
and Windows Defender Security Center.

 How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using Group Policy


 How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using Registry
 How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using Security Center

How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using


Group Policy
On Windows 10 Pro, it's possible to use the Group Policy Editor to disable the
Windows Defender Antivirus permanently.

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
3. Browse the following path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows
Components > Windows Defender Antivirus

4. On the right side, double-click the Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus
policy.
5. Select the Enabled option.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click OK.
8. Browse the following path:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows
Components > Windows Defender Antivirus > Real-time
Protection

9. On the right side, double-click the Turn on behavior monitoring policy.

10. Select the Disabled option.


11. Click Apply.
Click OK.
13. On "Real-time Protection," double-click the Monitor file and program activity
on your computer policy.

14. Select the Disabled option.


15. Click Apply.
Click OK.
17. On "Real-time Protection," double-click the Turn on process scanning
whenever real-time protection is enabled policy.
18. Select the Disabled option.
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21. On "Real-time Protection," double-click the Turn on behavior monitoring
policy.
22. Select the Disabled option.
23. Click Apply.
Click OK.
25. Restart your computer.

Once you've completed the steps, Windows Defender Antivirus will no longer
scan and detect malware on your device, even after restarting your computer.

At any time, you can enable the Windows Defender Antivirus using the same
steps, but on step No. 5, 10, and 14, make sure to select the Not Configured
option. Then just restart your device to apply the changes.

How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using


Registry
The Local Group Policy Editor is not available on Windows 10 Home, but you can
still achieve the same results changing the Registry settings.

Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the registry is risky, and it can
cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's
recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
3. Browse the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
Defender
4. Right-click on the Windows Defender (folder) key, select New, and click
on DWORD (32-bit) Value.

5. Name the key DisableAntiSpyware and press Enter.


6. Double-click the newly created key and set the value from 0 to 1.
7. Click OK.

8. Right-click on the Windows Defender (folder) key, select New, and click
on Key.
Name the key Real-Time Protection and press Enter.
10. Right-click on the Real-Time Protection (folder) key, select New, and click
on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
11. Name the key DisableBehaviorMonitoring and press Enter.
12. Double-click the newly created key and set the value from 0 to 1.
13. Click OK.

12.

14. Right-click on the Real-Time Protection (folder) key, select New, and click
on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
15. Name the key DisableOnAccessProtection and press Enter.
16. Double-click the newly created key and set the value from 0 to 1.
17. Click OK.

18. Right-click on the Real-Time Protection (folder) key, select New, and click
on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
19. Name the key DisableScanOnRealtimeEnable and press Enter.
20. Double-click the newly created key and set the value from 0 to 1.
21. Click OK.

After completing the steps, simply restart your computer to disable the Windows
Defender Antivirus permanently.
If you change your mind, you can always revert the changes using the same
instructions, but on step No. 3, right-click the DisableAntiSpyware key, and
select Delete. Then inside the Windows Defender (folder) key, right-click the
Real-Time Protection (folder) key and select Delete to remove key and its
content. Finally, restart your device to complete reverting the changes.

How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using


Security Center
Alternatively, if you're installing a piece of software that requires deactivating the
antivirus to install correctly, or you simply want to disable the Windows 10 built-in
antivirus temporarily, you can use the following steps:

1. Open Windows Defender Security Center.


2. Click on Virus & threat protection.
3. Click the Virus & threat protection settings option.

Turn off the Real-time protection toggle switch.

16.
After completing the steps, Windows Defender Antivirus will be disabled making
it unable to monitor and stop malware from taking over your device. However,
this is a temporary solution, eventually, the antivirus will re-activate automatically
after you restart your device.

Wrapping things up

While there could be scenarios where you may need to disable the antivirus, it's
never recommended to have your device without malware protection.

If you're trying to get rid of Windows Defender Antivirus because you prefer
another security software, you should know that the built-in antivirus will disable
itself automatically during the installation of third-party security software.

It's should also be noted that the shield icon will continue to appear in the
notification area of the Taskbar because it's the Windows Defender Security
Center icon, not merely dedicated to the antivirus.

In the case you don't like the default anti-malware solution, here are a few
alternatives that won't cost you a penny for basic protection.
Bitdefender
Kaspersky
Avira
AVG

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For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about
Windows 10, visit the following resources:

 Windows 10 on Windows Central – All you need to know


 Windows 10 help, tips, and tricks
 Windows 10 forums on Windows Central

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