Disable Windows Defender

A guide to disabling the Windows Defender.

Disable Windows Defender manually

1. Select Start and type "Windows Security"

2. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & Threat Protection, under Virus & Threat Protection settings select Manage settings

3. Switch Real-time protection to Off

Disable Windows Defender with dControl

1. Download dControl here

2. Unzip the file (Password: sordum)

3. Run dControl.exe

4. Disable Windows Defender