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# Disable Windows Defender

How to Disable Windows Defender

Disable Windows Defender manually

1. Select Start and type "Windows Security"
2. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings
3. Switch Real-time protection to Off

### Disable Windows Defender with dControl <a href="#disable-windows-defender-with-dcontrol" id="disable-windows-defender-with-dcontrol"></a>

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1. Download[ ](https://www.sordum.org/files/downloads.php?st-defender-control)**dControl** above
2. Unzip the files
3. Run **dControl.exe**
4. Disable Windows Defender