Windows Defender is the inbuilt anti-virus mechanism that Microsoft packs on all Windows PC. It is free of cost and is quite efficient as well. On Windows OS, you can only use one anti-malware at one time. So, if you are using some third-party anti-virus, then you need to disable the Windows Defender on your PC. I will explain the same in this guide.
Besides, disabling the default anti-malware will help your PC consume fewer resources. It has also been observed that when running multiple security programs, other apps will not run properly. Usually, when you install a third-party app, the real-time protection component of Defender gets disabled.
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I have put up the steps to disable Microsoft Windows Defender on your PC. Check it out.
- Press Windows + I key together
- The click on Update & Security
- Now, click on Virus and Threat Protection
- On the next screen look for the option Manage Settings. Click on it
- There will be the option for Real-time protection. Click the toggle to disable it.
Here is a twist I must let you know. Only carry out the steps above if you have a third-party anti-virus running actively on your PC. If you only have the Windows defender installed on your PC, then the above steps to disable Windows Defender won’t do anything.