You can temporarily disable the Microsoft Defender protection on your device, and in this guide, we'll show you two ways to complete this task.

Trying to install/run a program or change some system configurations on your PC, but Windows Defender keeps getting in your way? Here's how to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11 to ...

You can Enable or Disable SmartScreen Filter for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11/10 using the Windows Security or Registry Editor. We show you the procedure.

The SmartScreen filter in Windows 10 can sometimes stop you from downloading the app you want. Here's how to get past it, and why sometimes you should think twice before doing so.

The always-on Microsoft Defender is meant to regularly check your computer for malware and viruses, but you can turn it off.

Microsoft Defender offers solid baseline protection against malware, but sometimes, you might want to disable it. Here's how to do it.

Latest Videos From Windows Central This guide will walk you through the different methods to disable the Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11.

Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.