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Windows Defender - Stop Defender performing an auto-scan

Windows Defender - Stop Defender performing an auto-scan

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To stop defender performing an auto-scan, change the following registry key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\windows Defender\Scan\ScheduleDay

Change the REG_Dword value to 8 to stop auto-scans.