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 to turn off Real-time Protection under Windows Security->Virus&threat protection. The only option I see is Periodic scanning on/off.
- it won't be there as you have Avast installed - that's your real time AV.the option to turn off Real-time Protection
- is there an informative message? If so, please quote it exactly. Thanks.Defender won't let me
Even with Avast installed, Defender still runs.
Starting with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update in the Summer of 2016, Windows Defender can actually run alongside another antivirus app. When you install another app, Windows Defender itself isn’t disabled—just its real-time protection component is. That means your third-party app handles real-time protection, but you can still run a manual scan with Defender whenever you want.
Source: How To Uninstall, Disable, and Remove Windows Defender
So how can I disable Defender?
Anyway, I found a way to run the .exe.
You said:
- which is exactly what I said. Defender is not responsible for real time protection.That means your third-party app handles real-time protection,
The message you've helpfully posted is about Smartscreen (as it says). You can unblock items filtered by Smartscreen.
Have you tried clicking 'More info'?
Unblock File in Windows 10 | Tutorials
Option 3 e.g.
My point is that Defender is still running, as also evidenced by occasional popup messages that happen while Avast is running.
Windows Defender Smartscreen sounds to me like a Defender component - one that is running.
The jargon 'real-time protection' does not help elucidate, since I have no clue what type of protection there is that is not in real time.
I suppose Defender cannot be disabled altogether.
As I said, I found how to run the file.
Thanks.
Thank you so much for your reply.
Since you object to any messages from Defender apparently, and can't distinguish real-time protection from Defender's Smartscreen and other features intended to protect you, you may wish to try one of the internet guides such as
How to permanently disable Windows Defender on Windows 10 | Windows Central
or
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/1578...w-turn-it-off/
Please use a search engine such as Google and search for e.g.
disable defender completely
Got it , I shall not bother anybody any longer and use Google instead. Thank you so much also.
Click "More Info" and Run AnywayEven with Avast installed, Defender still runs.
Starting with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update in the Summer of 2016, Windows Defender can actually run alongside another antivirus app. When you install another app, Windows Defender itself isn’t disabled—just its real-time protection component is. That means your third-party app handles real-time protection, but you can still run a manual scan with Defender whenever you want.
Source: How To Uninstall, Disable, and Remove Windows Defender
So how can I disable Defender?
Anyway, I found a way to run the .exe.
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