How to Enable or Disable Virus & Threat Protection in Windows 10

Introduction:

Ensuring the security of your Windows 10 system is paramount, and managing features like Virus & Threat Protection is crucial. This guide covers two methods to achieve this – the standard process through Windows Security and the command line process using PowerShell.

Part 1: Normal Process

Enabling Virus & Threat Protection:

• Open the Start menu and select "Settings" (gear icon).
• Navigate to "Update & Security" and choose "Windows Security."
• Click on "Virus & Threat Protection."
• Under "Virus & Threat Protection settings," toggle the switch to turn it on.

Disabling Virus & Threat Protection:

• Follow steps 1-3 above.
• Under "Virus & Threat Protection settings," toggle the switch to turn it off.
• Confirm any prompts to complete the process.

Verification:

• Ensure that the Virus & Threat Protection status in Windows Security reflects your changes.

Part 2: Command Line Process

Enabling Virus & Threat Protection:

• Right-click on the Start button and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."
• Run either of the following commands:
  
  
  Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring 0
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  Or
  
  Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $false

Disabling Virus & Threat Protection:

• Right-click on the Start button and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."
• Run either of the following commands:
  
  
  Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring 1
• 
  Or
  
  
  Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true
• 
  

Verification:

• Confirm the action when prompted in PowerShell.
• Verify the status of Virus & Threat Protection in Windows Security.

Conclusion:

Both methods offer flexibility in managing Virus & Threat Protection. The normal process through Windows Security provides a user-friendly interface, while the command line process via PowerShell offers a quick and scriptable solution.