Why can't I turn off Windows Defender?

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Windows Defender is an antivirus software that keeps your device secure against all kinds of external threats including viruses, malware, etc. The top priority of this tool is to keep your device safe. That is why it is very difficult to disable windows defender antivirus. Unless you have another virus-protecting system installed on your PC, this anti-spyware system will not easily turn off. Here's how you can turn this setting off and even you can disable it permanently: 

How do I fix Windows Security not turning off?

Any sort of glitch in Windows security may hamper people's work on their devices. These are the steps that you need to follow to fix your security issue:

• Press the Windows key + X key to initiate.
• Then search 'services.msc' in the field box and press enter.
• After that, search 'Windows Defender', 'Windows Defender Service', and 'Windows Defender Network'.
• Select each of them by right-clicking on it and pressing 'Start'.
• Then restart your computer and your issue should be resolved.

Is there a way to completely disable Windows Defender?

You should have another anti-spyware software installed in your PC and then you can turn this service off. To disable this antivirus setting, follow the listed-down steps:

• Select the 'Start' menu to begin the process.
• Search for 'Windows Security' and click on it.
• The 'Windows Security App' will be opened.
• From there go to the 'Virus & threat protection' section.
• You will be able to view the 'Manage Settings' option.
• Click on that and then turn off the 'Real-time protection'. 

Why does my defender keep turning itself back on?

The Windows Defender acts as a primary antivirus tool in the device. Because of this no matter how many times you turn it off, it will restart itself again. If you have any other security system present in your computer then only you can turn this feature off.

Why should you use Windows Defender?

Windows Defender is a very strong software to protect against all kinds of spyware threats over your device. Following are the reasons why you should use this tool for your device protection:

• Signal Sharing:- The Microsoft Defender shares the signal of any kind of technical breach to all the connected Microsoft devices and software. This indirectly provides a stronger and single platform to address all the issues,
• Network Safety:- Through the above-mentioned feature your all devices can block specific URLs which may become a future potential threat.
• Enhances Performance:- This software allows you to increase the performance of your device when used with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Threat Detection:- The defender tool provides you with all the insights and necessary information regarding device safety. It gathers and collects data about all the malware presence through threat analytics.
• File Restriction:- You can also block some specific files which may be the cause of malware attacks.
• Technical Assistance:- Microsoft provides you technical support if you use their antivirus tool and defender for endpoint together.
• Optimal Security Assurance:- This protection system reduces the number of external attacks ensuring stronger protection.

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