How do I disable "Antimalware Service Executable" (Windows 10, 2004)??

Question

I have an older laptop and this thing is hogging memory. I would prefer to have malware. I've already shut off every user/administrator accessible element of Windows Defender. How do I get rid of this?

Answer 1

Hi，
This always related to Real-time Protection. Try the methods below:
1.Try to find the Registry below:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender
Right-click on Windows Defender > select New > DWORD.
Double click the newly created DWORD > name it DisableAntiSpyware > set the value to 1.
2.Try to find the group policy below:
Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/Windows Defender Antivirus/Real-time Protection
In the right pane, double click on Turn off real-time protection. Enabled
If you find this service eats high CPU and memory, I consider that you also could check the Task Scheduler to disable or delete related Windows Defender task.

At last, I think you may disable Windows Defender service. Type services.msc in Search Bar to open service window.
However, we do not recommend turning off Windows Defender, as this may increase the risk to your system security.
Hope this helps and please help to accept as Answer if the response is useful.
Best Regards,
Carl