How to Turn Windows Security Off

Are you struggling with how to turn off the Windows Security app? If so, this article will guide you through the process.

To start, check if the Microsoft.SecHealthU UWP app is installed on your computer. You can do this by using PowerShell and running the command 'Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers|select Name, Status'. This will show you whether or not the app is installed.

Once you have confirmed that the app is installed, you can proceed to open the Windows Security app in the modern Settings panel. To do this, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security or use the quick access URI command ms-settings:windowsdefender.

The main advantage of using Microsoft Defender (previously called Windows Defender) is that it is easy to use and requires virtually no manual configuration. It is also pre-installed in Windows 10 and 11, enabled by default, and can be updated online from the Microsoft website or an internal WSUS server.

If you need to disable or enable Microsoft Defender using PowerShell, there are several commands you can use. To disable it, you can run the command 'Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Enabled'. To enable it, you can run the command 'Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Disabled'.

In addition to managing Microsoft Defender settings using PowerShell, you can also do so through the Windows Security app. From here, you can configure various settings such as real-time protection, cloud-based protection, and other features.

Microsoft Defender is a productive and low-system-requirements antimalware program that protects against viruses, worms, Trojans, and other types of malicious software. It can be used not only on home computers but also on SMB and enterprise networks.

In conclusion, turning off Windows Security app requires checking if the Microsoft.SecHealthU UWP app is installed, opening the Windows Security app in the modern Settings panel, managing Microsoft Defender settings using PowerShell or the Windows Security app, and configuring various features.

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