: When prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to authorize the change.
%%MAGIT_PARSER_PROTECT%% 3. To turn it back **On**, execute: %%MAGIT_PARSER_PROTECT%% powershellSet-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $false%%MAGIT_PARSER_PROTECT%% ``` 🔀 Safer Alternative: Adding Exclusions : When prompted by User Account Control (UAC),
Any files you download or open while protection is off will not be scanned. ⏱️ Standard Method: Windows Security App This is the safest and most common way to pause protection. you can use elevated administrative commands.
: Click on the Virus & threat protection tile. : When prompted by User Account Control (UAC),
Turn Off or Disable Windows Defender in Windows 11/10 (2023)
If you prefer a command-line interface or need to script the process, you can use elevated administrative commands.