Disable Windows Defender

To disable Windows Defender manually:

  1. Open Start and search for Windows Security.

  2. Select the Windows Security app.

  3. Go to Virus & Threat Protection > Manage settings.

  4. Turn off Real-time protection.

To disable Windows Defender using dControl:

  1. Download dControl (click here)

  2. Extract the files.

  3. Run dControl.exe.

  4. Disable Windows Defender.

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