You can also create a batch file (batch script) that opens the Windows Defender when you double-click on it. The batch script is very useful if you want access to Windows Defender as part of a much bigger process. Press “Windows Key + R”, type notepad into the Run dialog box, and...
As you can see, you have two ways to run Microsoft Defender offline scan. You can either use the Windows Security app available in Windows 10 and 11 or install it on a USB drive. Running the Microsoft Defender offline from USB is especially useful for older systems or when you cannot boo...
If you are already using Windows Defender as your antivirus program on Windows 11/10, you should ensure that this feature is enabled. We hope you find the post useful. How to set Windows Defender to scan automatically? Toset Windows Defender to scan automatically, open the Task Scheduler, n...
Windows Defender, the built-in anti-virus program in Windows, has useful features such as cloud-based protection, offline scanning, limited periodic scanning, tamper protection, controlled folder access, etc. Almost every aspect of Windows Defender can be managed or automated using theMpCmdrun.execom...
The only way to completely disable Microsoft Defender is to restart your computer in Safe Mode and prevent the Defender services from starting. To boot Windows into the Safe Mode, run: bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal shutdown -r -t 0 ...
Before we get into how to fix the problem, let’s first discuss what Windows Defender exceptions are and why they exist. Exceptions are simply files, folders, or processes that you exempt from being scanned by Windows Defender. This can be useful if you have a file or folder that is cons...
Windows Defender is disabled by Gpedit policy– If you previously messed around with the Gpedit.msc utility, it’s possible that Windows Defender is currently disabled by a local group policy (Turn off Windows Defender antivirus). In this case, you can resolve the issue by disabling the local...
Windows Defender Application Guard is an extra security feature of Windows 10. When enabled, it implements a sandbox for the built-in web browsers. Here is how to enable it.
Here is how to permanently disable Defender in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender is an antivirus solution that comes bundled with the OS. It is enabled by
The only way to completely disable Microsoft Defender is to restart your computer in Safe Mode and prevent the Defender services from starting. To boot Windows into the Safe Mode, run: bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal shutdown -r -t 0 ...