Summary of "Best Way To Turn Off or Disable Windows Defender in Windows 11/10"
Best Way to Turn Off or Disable Windows Defender (Windows 11/10)
What the video covers
- Purpose: Shows two methods to disable Windows Defender (Windows Security):
- Temporary disable via Settings.
- Permanent disable via the Registry.
- Note: Windows Defender provides important protection and should normally remain enabled. Disabling is typically done only to install certain third‑party apps or third‑party security software.
Method 1 — Temporary disable (Settings)
- Right‑click Start → Settings.
- Go to Update & Security → Windows Security.
- Open Virus & threat protection → scroll down → Manage settings.
- Turn off Real‑time protection (and Cloud‑delivered protection if present).
- This disables protection temporarily; it can be re‑enabled from the same settings.
Method 2 — Permanent disable (Registry edit)
- Right‑click Start → Run → type
regedit→ OK (admin consent required). -
Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender -
Right‑click → New → DWORD (32‑bit) Value.
- Name it exactly:
DisableAntiSpyware(no spaces). - Double‑click the new DWORD and set Value data =
1. - Restart the PC — Windows Defender/Windows Security will be disabled permanently.
- To re‑enable: delete the
DisableAntiSpywareDWORD and restart.
Caution: The registry path and exact DWORD name/value are critical. Editing the registry requires admin privileges and can affect system behavior. Disabling Windows Defender reduces system protection — only disable when necessary and re‑enable afterward.
Key technical details and cautions
- Registry path and exact DWORD name/value are critical:
DisableAntiSpyware = 1. - Admin privileges and a restart are required for changes to take effect.
- Disabling Windows Defender reduces system protection; only disable when necessary and re‑enable afterward.
Main speaker / source
- Video presenter (unnamed tutorial author)
Category
Technology
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