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Unable to turn off Windows Defender

Anonymous
2016-03-05T00:58:36+00:00

Original Title: windows defender (turn on/off} windows10

cant turn off windows defender. i already run as administrator but still having same result. having this issue since last update yesterday.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-03-05T16:31:17+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per description, you are unable to turn off windows defender.

    I suggest you try restarting Windows Defender service and check if issue is resolved. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and type **services.msc,**hit enter.
    2. Search Windows Defender Service.:1) Windows Defender Service; 2) Windows Defender Network.
    3. Right click on each and press Start.
    4. Restart your computer and check if issue persist.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-05T16:42:29+00:00

    Why do you want to disable Windows Defender?

    Do you have another Anti-Virus program installed?

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-07T16:22:24+00:00

    @mikfernando -

    Like Jsssssssss' reply, Windows Defender will only disable itself if another Malware protection application is installed.  Else, Windows Defender will be enabled and actively protecting you system. 

    I'm interested in understanding why you wish to disable Windows Defender

    Thx,

    CJ.Eichholz (MSFT) - Microsoft Antimalware

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    I am trying to down load adobe flash 20 active x

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-03-09T12:42:35+00:00

    Hello Bert,

    Thank you for updating us with the issue.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better:

    • Are you facing any issues while downloading the adobe flash player?
    • If yes, do you get any error message/ error code on your system?

    You may refer to the article below to download the adobe flash player and check if that helps.

    Refer:Adobe Flash Player Support Center

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-03-07T14:51:48+00:00

    @mikfernando -

    Like Jsssssssss' reply, Windows Defender will only disable itself if another Malware protection application is installed.  Else, Windows Defender will be enabled and actively protecting you system. 

    I'm interested in understanding why you wish to disable Windows Defender

    Thx,

    CJ.Eichholz (MSFT) - Microsoft Antimalware

    CyberDust: +msft_cjeichholz

    Twitter : @msft_cjeichholz

    This post is provided as-is with no warranty or support.

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