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

So, I guess processes MsMpEng.exe and MSASCuiL.exe keep running, right? I am also guessing turning off WD with the REG file in W10 will not be as effective as in W7?

Important. Other than not having to manually turn off WD every time I start the PC, do I gain anything else by turning off WD with the REG File?

Regarding using an AV. I havent used one in a long time. My security depends on Sandboxie. Any file, any program that runs in my computers, runs sandboxed every time they run during their lifetime in the computer.

Thanks for your answers.

Bo

Brink, I tried to attach a couple of pictures in my post above but it didnt happen.

Brink said:

It's best to have some protection enabled than none at all.

I am well protected, I just dont use scanners or many security applications. Last time I got infected was in 2008 when I still used antiviruses and didn't know any better.:)

Bo

Brink said:

Correct for both.

Appreciate your help and kindness to reply. You are special. In a few days I ll test the turn on WD reg file to see how that works.

I reckon disabling WD this way wont interfere with Windows updates. Am I right? This really is my only concern regarding disabling WD as I wouldnt want errors or problems updating the PC due to disabling WD.

Bo

Brink said:

It looks like you got them uploaded, but just didn't go back and attach them. I got them attached for you now though. :)

Like I said, you are Special.:)

Bo

Brink said:

Turning off WD will not affect Windows Update.

Thank you.

Bo