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Why Windows Defender being turned off?

If Windows Defender is turned off, this may be because you have another antivirus app installed on your machine (check Control Panel, System and Security, Security and Maintenance to make sure). You should turn off and uninstall this app before running Windows Defender to avoid any software clashes.

How do I turn on Windows Defender with group policy?

In the search bar, type group policy. Then select Edit group policy from the listed results. The Local Group Policy Editor will open. Select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

How do I stop Windows Defender from being disabled?

Manage tamper protection on an individual device

1. Select Start, and start typing Security. In the search results, select Windows Security.
2. Select Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings.
3. Set Tamper Protection to On or Off.

Does Windows Defender automatically disable?

If the plan was to disable the built-in antivirus because you want to install another anti-malware software, you do not need to look for ways to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus permanently since installing another antivirus software will disable the default protection automatically.

How do I disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus using Group Policy?

How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using Group Policy

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
2. Type gpedit.
3. Browse the following path:
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.

How do I disable Windows Defender in Windows 10?

Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security

1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings (or Virus & threat protection settings in previous versions of Windows 10).
2. Switch Real-time protection to Off.

How do I turn on Windows Defender in the Registry Windows 10?

In the Windows Start menu or search box, enter regedit.exe , and then press Enter. The Registry Editor opens. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender .

Can’t enable Windows Defender antivirus Windows 10?

Cannot or Unable to turn on Windows Defender on Windows 11/10

1. Check if you have another security software installed.
2. Check the date or time on your PC.
3. Run Windows Update.
4. Check Internet Zone settings.
5. Check Group Policy setting.
6. Check Registry setting.
7. Check the status of Service.
8. Scan PC with portable antivirus software.

How do I turn off Windows Defender 2020?

Solution

1. Open Windows Start menu.
2. Type Windows Security.
3. Press Enter on keyboard.
4. Click on Virus & threat protection on the left action bar.
5. Scroll to Virus & threat protection settings and click Manage settings.
6. Click the toggle button under Real-time protection to turn off Windows Defender Antivirus temporarily.

How do I permanently disable Windows Defender in Windows 10 home?

How do I permanently disable Windows Defender in Windows 10?

1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type msc and press Enter.
3. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender.
4. Double click Turn Off Windows Defender.
5. Check Enabled.
6. Click Apply.