Disable Windows Defender Antivirus

How to Disable Key Windows Defender Protections

Step 1: Download dControl

🗂️ Step 2: Extract the Files

  • After downloading, right-click the ZIP file and select Extract All

  • Enter the password: sordum

⚙️ Step 3: Run the Tool

  • Open the extracted folder

  • Run dControl.exe

  • If you see a SmartScreen warning:

    • Click More info

    • Then select Run anyway

🚫 Step 4: Disable Windows Defender

  • In the dControl window, click on Disable Windows Defender

  • Wait for the confirmation message

✅ Step 5: Done

  • Windows Defender is now disabled

  • You can re-enable it anytime using the same tool

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