Toggle the Windows Defender Firewall switch to the Off position ... Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP (2016-2022).

There are three ways to disable or enable Network scanning in Windows Defender on Windows 11/10. Each of these will allow network scanning. PowerShell Method Group Policy Method Registry Editor ...

In the Run Dialog box, type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. Click Apply and then OK. The Registry Editor can also be used to disable Windows Defender. Click the Start ...

Windows Security comes pre-installed on all PCs running Windows 11 or Windows 10, as does Microsoft Defender. Both are free ...