If you are using Windows 10, then you are probably familiar with the Windows Defender antivirus service. It is a built-in security software that helps protect your computer from malware, viruses, and other malicious software. However, some users may find it annoying, especially if they have their own antivirus program installed. In this article, we will guide you on how to stop Windows Defender antivirus service permanently.

Why Disable Windows Defender Antivirus Service?

Before we proceed, let's talk about why you would want to disable Windows Defender antivirus service. There are several reasons why you might want to do this:

• You have your own antivirus program installed and don't want to use Windows Defender.
• You find it annoying because it often triggers false alarms.
• You want to disable it to improve your computer's performance.

Whatever your reason is, disabling Windows Defender antivirus service is easy. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor

The Group Policy Editor is a powerful tool that allows you to configure advanced settings in Windows. Here's how to disable Windows Defender antivirus service using Group Policy Editor:

1. Open the Group Policy Editor by pressing the Windows key + R and typing "gpedit.msc".
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus.
3. Double-click on "Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus".
4. Select "Enabled" and click "Apply".

Once you have completed these steps, Windows Defender antivirus service will be permanently disabled on your computer.

Method 2: Using Registry Editor

The Registry Editor is another powerful tool that allows you to modify advanced settings in Windows. Here's how to disable Windows Defender antivirus service using Registry Editor:

1. Open the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows key + R and typing "regedit".
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender.
3. Right-click on Windows Defender and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value".
4. Name the new value "DisableAntiSpyware".
5. Double-click on "DisableAntiSpyware" and set the value to "1".

Once you have completed these steps, Windows Defender antivirus service will be permanently disabled on your computer.

Method 3: Using Command Prompt

If you prefer using the command prompt, you can also disable Windows Defender antivirus service using the following commands:

1. Open the Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type "sc stop WinDefend" and press Enter.
3. Type "sc config WinDefend start= disabled" and press Enter.

Once you have completed these steps, Windows Defender antivirus service will be permanently disabled on your computer.

Conclusion

Disabling Windows Defender antivirus service permanently is easy and can be done using any of the methods above. However, it is important to note that disabling Windows Defender antivirus service can leave your computer vulnerable to malware and other malicious software. If you decide to disable it, make sure that you have another antivirus program installed and keep it up to date.

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