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How To Turn On/Off Windows Defender In Windows 10 | Real Time Protection

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, key generators, 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.
In this tutorial we will guide you step-by-step to how to turn off or turn on Windows Defender in Windows 10.
Step 1:
- Enter “windows security settings” into Windows Search Bar at your bottom-left corner.
- Click “Windows Security settings”.
Step 2:
- Click “Virus & threat protection”.
Step 3:
- Scroll down to “Virus & threat protection settings” section.
- Click “Manage settings”.
Step 4:
- 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.
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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, reviews, eCommerce, & technology. He has got years of professional experience in web programming, computer programming, databases, data warehousing, & transcription. In general, he likes traveling, gardening, watching movies, is a passionate cricketer, creative writer, and a GSD lover.

Anonymous
January 10, 2021 at 1:17 pm
Thanks a lot, u r awesome
Meer Basit
January 11, 2021 at 7:23 am
That’s so sweet of you.
ronger1212
February 23, 2021 at 3:47 pm
Thanks so much.
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Meer Basit
February 24, 2021 at 7:22 am
You’re most welcome Ronger!