How do I make Windows Defender default security?

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How do I permanently turn Windows Defender on?

Turn on real-time and cloud-delivered protection

  1. Select the Start menu.
  2. In the search bar, type Windows Security. …
  3. Select Virus & threat protection.
  4. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings.
  5. Flip each switch under Real-time protection and Cloud-delivered protection to turn them on.

How do I enable Windows Defender as my default antivirus?

Open the Windows Security app by searching the start menu for Security, and then selecting Windows Security. Select the Virus & threat protection tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar). Select Virus & threat protection settings. Toggle the Real-time protection switch to On.

How do I change my default Windows security settings?

1] Reset Windows Security App from Start Menu

  1. Press the Windows key on the keyboard to open Start Menu.
  2. Right-click on Windows Security on the Start list.
  3. Click on More, and click on App settings.
  4. Click on the Reset button in Settings.
  5. Click on Reset to confirm.

Is Windows Defender on by default?

In Windows 8 and Windows 10, Windows Defender is on by default. It switches itself off upon installation of a third-party anti-virus package.

How do I permanently disable Windows Defender in Windows 11?

Enable or Disable Real-Time Protection in Windows 11

  1. Step 1: Open Windows Security in the Settings application. Select Start and Settings or use the keyboard shortcut Windows -I to open the Settings application. …
  2. Step 2: Open Virus & Threat Protection. ADVERTISEMENT. …
  3. Step 3: Disable Real-Time Protection.
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How do I permanently disable real-time protection in Windows 11?

Step 1: Open the “Control Panel” from the Start menu. Step 2: Select the “System and Security” option. Step 3: Select the “Windows Defender Firewall” option. Step 4: Select the “Turn off Windows Defender Firewall” option for both the Private and Public Network Settings, and press the “OK” button.

How do I reinstall Windows Defender antivirus on Windows 10?

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  1. Press Windows + X, Click on control panel.
  2. On right top corner click on View and then choose large items.
  3. Now from the list click on Windows Defender and try to enable it.
  4. Press Windows + R, to open run prompt.
  5. Type services. …
  6. Under services look from Windows defender service and start the service.