How to Disable Windows Defender in Windows 7

Windows Defender is now included by default in Windows 7. Running multiple Antivirus/Malware on a computer in realtime can cause problems. It can also slow the computer down. If you have a third party solution you would rather use or just want to disable Defender then read on.

Disable Windows Defender

• Open the start menu and type services.msc
• Scroll down to the Windows Defender service and right click

• Select properties and then change the startup type to Disabled

• Click Stop and then ok

Disable Action Center Warnings

• open the start menu and type action center
• Click on settings in the left hand corner

• Uncheck Spyware and related protection

• Save and reboot