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How to enable Windows Anti-virus Defender
Make sure your PC is secure by enabling Windows Defender
Prerequisites: N/A
Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus
Estimated Time: 5 Minutes
Expected Outcome: Windows Defender will protect your PC
Tools Required: A PC running Windows 10 or later
Steps to Perform
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Go to the Start menu
- In the search bar search for, group policy and select Edit group policy from the list of results
- From the group policy window click on Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- At the bottom of the list click on Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Select Disable from the drop down.
- Click Apply then OK