Disable Windows Defender Real-time protection but keep the app working


  1. Posts : 73
    Windows
       #1

    Disable Windows Defender Real-time protection but keep the app working


    Hi, how can I disable Windows Defender Real-time protection but keep the Windows Defender app available and working?

    I've seen ways to disable Windows Defender Real-time protection in W10, however this involved disabling Windows Defender as a whole...
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  2. Posts : 13,848
    Win10 Version 22H2 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home
       #2

    Generally disabling a program turns it off, will not be running either in foreground or background. That is a hazard when doing online/streaming installs that require disabling the protection, could get hi-jacked/infected if not using a legitimate or the publisher's site. I use the free AVG and paid-for Malwarebytes and have not had a problem leaving them running. YMMV
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  3. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello nosecureboot,

    You could use OPTION THREE or OPTION FOUR in the tutorial below to disable real-time protection in Windows Defender without it getting automatically turned back on later.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html

    However, I concur with Berton. It's not recommended to do so since it would leave your system more vulnerable.
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  4. Posts : 73
    Windows
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks, this seems to be working now (real time is off, but app still works).
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  5. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    You're most welcome. :)
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