Windows 10: Deactivate Defender - how it works
If you don't want to use Defender on Windows 10, you can safely deactivate it. Our instructions show you the individual steps and how to proceed.
Disable Defender on Windows 10
If you have installed anti-virus software such as Avast, Avira or AVG Anti-Virus, you should deactivate Defender in Windows 10. The two programs could interfere with each other unnoticed.
- Open the start menu and search for "Settings" or directly for "Windows Security".
- Select the "Security" category at the top and then "Windows Defender" at the bottom left.
- If you set all available options to "Off", the Defender is completely deactivated.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to start Windows 10 without a login.