You can disable/ turn off antivirus software temporarily whenever you like. To do so, you can follow some easy steps. They are as follows:
Find the Antivirus Icon Get to the antivirus program’s icon in the system tray (usually located in the bottom-right corner of the screen, near the clock). It might look like a shield, a colored icon, or the logo of the software you’re using.
Right-Click the Icon Right-click on the antivirus icon to bring up a context menu.
Look for the Option to Disable or Turn Off In the context menu, see an option related to disabling or turning off the antivirus protection. It might be mentioned as “Disable,” “Pause,” “Turn Off,” or something relevant.
Choose the Duration When you select the option to disable or turn off the program, you might be prompted to choose a duration for how long you want the protection to be disabled. Common options include disabling protection for a few minutes, hours, or until the next restart.
Confirm After selecting the desired duration, confirm your action. This is to ensure that you intentionally want to disable the antivirus protection
Wait for Confirmation The antivirus software will disable its protection for the specified duration. You might receive a notification confirming that the protection has been turned off.
Remember to Re-enable It’s important to remember that you have temporarily disabled your antivirus protection. After the chosen duration or when you’re done with the task that requires the security to be off, you should re-enable the antivirus to ensure your device’s security.
Please note that turning off your security program leaves your device vulnerable to threats. Only turn off antivirus protection if you have a specific reason for doing so and if you trust the source of the files you are interacting with during that time. Additionally, the steps provided are general guidelines and may not precisely match the steps for your specific virus software. Always refer to the official documentation for your antimalware solution for accurate instructions on disabling and re-enabling its protection.