How to disable Windows Defender?


  1. winhelper
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    How to disable Windows Defender?


    I have win 10 home, I don't have group policy editor. I tried regedit, I tried downloading reg file to disable it, window defender is still on. So what can I do now?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello winhelper, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    OPTION TWO below should be able to turn off Windows Defender for you. Be sure to do all the steps.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html
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