Quick note: We're randomly picking to install Bitdefender.

To disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus by installing a third-party security software, use these steps: How to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus from third-party appĪlthough you can't uninstall the Microsoft Defender Antivirus to install another solution, you don't need to disable it either because it'll turn off automatically when the system detects the installation of another antivirus. This option is not a permanent solution, but it's the best option to disable the antivirus to install programs and make system changes that otherwise will cause conflicts.

You can always use the same instructions outlined above to re-enable the antivirus, but on step 5, turn on the Real-time protection toggle switch.

V1.Once you complete the steps, the real-time antivirus protection will temporarily be disabled on the computer to install other apps or make system changes without conflicts.

Real-time indicator of harmful sites and website status.

Protects against phishing sites and socially engineered malware sites.

Continuously updated list of reported harmful sites.

If the malicious link matches one on the list, Microsoft Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click. If you click a malicious link in an email or navigate to a site designed to trick you into disclosing financial, personal or other sensitive information, or a website that hosts malware, Microsoft Defender Browser Protection will check it against a constantly updated list of malicious URLs known to Microsoft. The Microsoft Defender Browser Protection extension helps protect you against online threats, such as links in phishing emails and websites designed to trick you into downloading and installing malicious software that can harm your computer. Currently supported region(s): United States Protect yourself against online threats, like phishing and malicious websites, with real-time protection from Microsoft.

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