Turn off Windows Defender

This policy setting turns off Windows Defender.If you enable this policy setting Windows Defender does not run and computers are not scanned for malware or other potentially unwanted software.If you disable or do not configure this policy setting by default Windows Defender runs and computers are scanned for malware and other potentially unwanted software.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\Windows Defender

Scope: 

Machine

Supported on: 

At least Windows Vista

Registry settings: 

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender!DisableAntiSpyware

Filename: 

WindowsDefender.admx

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