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  1. Turn On or Off Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus

    Feb 2, 2021 · Windows will automatically turn real-time protection back on if it's off for a while. Always-on protection consists of real-time protection, behavior monitoring, and heuristics to identify malware …

  2. How to Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10

    Jul 29, 2022 · In Windows 10, you can turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus real-time protection, but it will only be temporary. Windows will automatically turn real-time protection back on if it's off for a while.

  3. Turn On or Off Tamper Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus

    Sep 1, 2020 · This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Tamper Protection for key Microsoft Defender Antivirus security features in Windows 10. You must be signed in as an administrator to …

  4. If you turn off Real-Time Protection how long before "it turns back on

    Oct 28, 2017 · In the Windows Defender Security Center you can turn off Real-Time Protection, but you are told that you can do so only for a short period before it turns back on automatically. How long is …

  5. Can't find Defender Real-time Protection toggle - Ten Forums

    Nov 18, 2018 · Can't find Defender Real-time Protection toggle I want to install WD diagnostic software but Defender won't let me. I see no option to run the file as admin. I have been looking for the option …

  6. How can I "permanently" disable Windows Defender?

    Jul 20, 2021 · Turn OFF Real-time Protection Turn OFF Cloud-delivered Protection Go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service Delete the contents in the …

  7. Can I, should I, turn off automatic updates in defender.

    Mar 13, 2025 · Posts : 210 Windows 10 15 Mar 2025 #7 3 comments: 1. Yes, if you turn off Defender updates it will effect protection. ( bad idea) 2. Just let Defender update automatically. 3. No need to …

  8. Permanently Disable Windows Defender? Solved - Windows 10 Forums

    May 4, 2015 · When I go to Control Panel > Windows Defender > Settings, it brings up the new Windows 10 System Settings app which gives an option to turn "Real-time protection" off. However, …

  9. How to Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10

    Feb 2, 2021 · In addition, disabling real-time protection seems to still work. Turn On or Off Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus If you can figure this out would be awesome, I am …

  10. How to Open Windows Security in Windows 10 | Tutorials

    Nov 1, 2022 · In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. Some features will be a little different if you're running …