

If you want to re-enable the protection, you can either restart the computer or use the same instructions outlined above, but on step No.

Once you complete the steps, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection will temporarily disable, allowing you to complete a specific task, which otherwise will be blocked by the antivirus. Turn off the Real-time protection toggle switch. Under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section, click the Manage settings option.

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