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[Windows 10] How to enable/disable “Windows Defender”

 [Windows 10] How to enable/disable Windows Defender

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Windows 10

Explanation
By using Windows 10’s Windows Defender, you can protect your PC from virus, spyware and malware (malicious software) in real-time.

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Operation method
•    How to enable the Windows Defender
•    How to disable the Windows Defender 

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Operation method
•    How to enable the Windows Defender

1.    Select the Start button.

2.    When the Start menu is displayed, select Settings.

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3.    When the Settings screen is displayed, select “Update and Security”.

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4.    When the Update and Security screen is displayed, turn on the Real time protection switch.

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5.    Scroll down in the Update and security screen, and select “Use Windows Defender” at the bottom.

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6.    The Windows Defender screen will be displayed.

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•    All operations are now complete.

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How to disable Windows Defender

1.    Select the Start button.

2.    When the Start menu is displayed, select “Settings”.

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3.    When the Settings screen is displayed, select “Update and security”.

4.    When the Update and security screen is displayed, switch the Real time protection button to “off”.

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•    All operations are now complete.