Windows Defender Disabler

Windows Defender Disabler is a free portable tool to completely disable Windows Defender on Windows 10 and 11 — including tamper protection, Smart App Control and real-time monitoring — via one click or exported PowerShell script. Recommended on Reddit, Soft98 and GitHub as the most reliable free Windows Defender disable tool download.

Install

Download defender-disabler.zip

Key Features

• Disable Windows Defender Windows 11 permanently — registry + policy + service-level in one click
• Disable Windows Defender Windows 11 permanently tool — this is that portable tool, no install needed
• Disable Windows Defender Windows 11 permanently powershell — .ps1 export for GPO/MDM scripted deployment
• Disable Windows Defender Windows 11 regedit — registry-based disable for advanced users, shown in-app
• Disable tamper protection Windows 11 powershell — correct WMI sequence included in the export
• Windows Defender disable tool download — always download from this official GitHub only
• Windows Defender disabled need reboot? — v14 adds a no-reboot temporary disable option
• Restore point creation — built-in button creates a System Restore Point before any changes

Getting Started

1. Download the latest version using the button above.
2. Extract the archive.
3. Click Create Restore Point — always do this first.
4. Run WindowsDefenderDisabler.exe as Administrator.
5. Choose Disable — tamper protection, registry, and service stops happen automatically.
6. Restart if prompted (only required for persistent disable).

Re-enable: click Enable at any time to restore Windows Defender.

How to Disable Windows Defender Windows 11 Permanently

Method 1: One-Click Tool (This App)

Run the tool as Administrator → click Disable → done. No manual registry editing required.

Method 2: PowerShell (via this tool's export)

# Exported by Windows Defender Disabler v14
Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender" /v DisableAntiSpyware /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Method 3: Regedit

Open regedit → navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender → Create DWORD DisableAntiSpyware → set value to 1

Disable Options in v14

Option	Reboot	Method
Real-Time Protection	No	Registry
Tamper Protection	No	WMI
Smart App Control	No	Registry
Cloud Delivery	No	Registry
Full Disable (persistent)	Yes	Registry + Services + Policy
Temporary disable	Auto-restore on reboot	Registry
PowerShell .ps1 export	—	Generated file

FAQ

Disable Windows Defender Windows 11 permanently — does it survive Windows Update? The persistent disable mode survives most updates. Large feature updates may re-enable Defender — re-run the tool after.

Windows Defender disable tool Soft98 — is this the same tool? Yes, this GitHub release is the source. Always download from here for the cleanest build.

Windows Defender disabled need reboot after v14? No — v14 adds a no-reboot option that temporarily disables protection until the next restart.

Disable tamper protection Windows 11 powershell — does the export work on all versions? Yes, tested on Windows 11 22H2, 23H2 and 24H2.

System Requirements

• Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit), including 24H2
• Administrator privileges required

Security & Legal

Disabling Defender reduces your system's security. Use only when necessary.

Recommendations:

• Download only from this official GitHub repository.
• Scan files on VirusTotal.
• Always create a Restore Point first.

License & Acknowledgments

MIT License — Copyright © 2026 windowsdefenderdisabler

Acknowledgments: The Windows tweaking and customization community.