how do i disable windows defender
Steps to Disable Windows Defender. 1  Go to Run. 2  Type in âgpedit.mscâ (without quotes) and hit Enter. 3  Head to the âAdministrative Templatesâ tab, located under âComputer Configurationâ. 4  Click âWindows Componentsâ, followed by âWindows Defenderâ.  Find the âTurn off Windows Defenderâ option, and double-click it.