Question How do I permanently disable Windows Virus Protection?

[Crunchyhippo]

I want to get rid of Windows Security/Virus protection, but every method I try fails. I have a file that it sees as a "threat" (it's not). Every time I try and open it, I get a popup telling me "Operation did not complete successfully because the file contains a virus or potentially unwanted software," and another popup simultaneously appears at the bottom-right-hand corner titled "Windows Security" simultaneously appears with the words "Virus & threat protection" under it.

I turned off every toggle switch, I think, in Windows Security, and I also made some registry changes (per a trying-to-be-helpful article online) which did nothing (I was going to post an image, but this forum only allows URLs). Another article suggested I modify the group policy, but that only works with Windows 10 pro versions, not home versions. This Windows Security is like a sticky tar-baby that I can't wait to be rid of.

 

[rgd1101]

should be disable if you install another virus protection

 

[Crunchyhippo]

So, if I install, say, Malwarebytes Antimalware, it would automatically disable Windows Security/Virus protection? Are you sure? Otherwise, I would have two battling security programs to deal with.

 

[scout_03]

malwarebytes is for malwares choose a real anti-virus and do this https://www.google.ca/search?q=disa...AHsAYgB4gaSAQU0LjMuMZgBAKABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz after apply you antivirus software as the one to use ,

 

[USAFRet]

You're trying to apply the wrong solution to the problem.

What is this file, and why is Windows Defender telling you it is a virus?