How to Turn Off Antivirus Windows 10?
Turning off antivirus for your Windows 10 can be a risky task. However, the antivirus can come in between the internet connection and halt specific actions that could damage your Windows 10 system.
You can also Turn Off Antivirus Windows 10 temporarily if you use the antivirus again later on.
Follow the given steps to disable the antivirus in your Windows 10,
- Launch your Windows 10 computer or laptop.
- Click the start button once the Windows opens.
- Search for Windows Security in the search bar.
- The Windows Security is also there in the Control panel.
- On the left side of the Windows Security, you will find the Virus & threat protection option.
- Click on the Virus & threat protection tab. On your right, you will see a list of settings.
- At the bottom, you will see the Virus & threat protection option. Click Manage Settings.
- The manage settings will open a new set of options in the window.
- The Windows Virus & Threat protection settings will show you Real-time protection option right below the screen.
- You will find the toggle slider for Real-time protection.
- Turn off Antivirus Windows 10 by sliding the option to the left.
- The message will read, Real-time protection is off, leaving your device vulnerable (With a red cross).
- Once you perform the above steps, the antivirus will now be disabled from the real-time protection. Performing this step will enable you to install applications or make any specific system change.
- To enable the protection, you can restart your Windows 10 and perform all the options again and enable by sliding the option to the right.
- You can contact our technical experts if you have no idea about how to Turn Off Antivirus Windows 10.