How to disable Real-Time Protection in Windows 10 - WKB203790

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Disable Real-Time Protection in Windows 10.

ENVIRONMENT

• MassLynx

PROCEDURE

In newer versions of Windows, Tamper Protection was added. Tamper Protection must be disabled; otherwise, Group Policy settings are ignored.

1. Open Windows Security (type Windows Security in the search box).
2. Go to Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings > Manage settings.
3. Switch Tamper Protection to Off.

Important. Tamper Protection must be disabled before changing Group Policy settings.

To permanently disable real-time protection:

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor (type gpedit in the search box).
2. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Real-time Protection.
3. Enable "Turn off real-time protection".
4. Reboot.

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