How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender In Windows 10

Updated:

August 1, 2023

Meer Basit

Do you want to know how to turn on/off Windows Defender in Windows 10? You’re in the right place. In this tutorial, I will guide you step-by-step on how to turn on/off Windows Defender in Windows 10.

Windows 10 has a builtin antivirus and anti-malware software called Windows Defender or Windows 10 antivirus. It is ranked as one of the best antivirus software that gives you real-time protection from virus and threats.

At times you want to turn off the Windows Defender to stop real-time protection because it does not allow you to install software activators, unknown software, or to create files like .bat, etc. Most of the anti-virus software stop such software to install on your computer because they consider them potentially vulnerable and could damage Windows and your personal files.

How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender

Follow the steps to turn on/off Windows Defender in Windows 10.

Enter “windows security settings” in the Windows Search Bar, located at your bottom-left corner.
Click on the “Windows Security settings“.

Enter "windows security settings" in the Windows Search Bar, located at your bottom-left corner. Click on the "Windows Security settings"

Click on the “Virus & threat protection“.

Click on the "Virus & threat protection".

Scroll down to “Virus & threat protection settings” section.
Click on the “Manage settings“.

Scroll down to "Virus & threat protection settings" section. Click on the "Manage settings".

Under the “Real-time protection” turn on or turn off the real-time protection.

Under the "Real-time protection" turn on or turn off the real-time protection

If you have turned-off Windows Defender for installing a software don’t forget to turn on the Windows Defender after the installation, as it is very critical for the security of your Windows.

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Meer Basit

Meer Basit is the founder of Meer’s World. He’s been running the show since launching the blog back in 2018. By background he is a computer scientist. Primarily, he creates content around blogging (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr), SEO, affiliate programs, earn-online, & eCommerce. He has got years of professional experience in web programming, computer programming, & databases. In general, he likes traveling, gardening, watching movies, is a passionate cricketer, creative writer, and a GSD lover.