how to disable microsoft defender services

To disable the Microsoft Defender Core Service and the Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service, you can follow these steps:

Using Group Policy:

1. Open the Group Policy Editor by typing gpedit.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R).
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
3. Locate the policy settings for Microsoft Defender and set them to Disabled.

Using PowerShell:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
2. To disable the core service integration, use the following command:

      Set-MpPreference -DisableCoreServiceECSIntegration $true
   

3. To disable telemetry, use:

      Set-MpPreference -DisableCoreServiceTelemetry $true
   

Using the Registry:

1. Open Regedit.exe as an administrator.
2. Navigate to HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Features.
3. Set the values for DisableCoreServiceECSIntegration and DisableCoreServiceTelemetry to 1 (Disabled).

Important Note:

Disabling these services can lead to reduced protection and may make your device vulnerable to threats. It is generally recommended to only disable these services if you are using another antivirus solution that is fully compatible with your system.