How To Turn Off Virus Protection?

Open your antivirus or security app

Go to Settings or Protection settings

Find Real-time protection, Virus protection, or Shield settings

Turn the protection off

Confirm any prompt if asked

If using Windows Security, open Windows Security

Select Virus & threat protection

Choose Manage settings

Turn off Real-time protection

Turn it back on when you are done

If you cannot find the option, check your antivirus app’s help or support page

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