Question:

How can I configure Windows Security to prevent automatic deletion of files that are detected as threats and to disable the antivirus protection permanently?

Answer:

How to Stop Windows Security from Deleting Files and Turn Off Antivirus Protection

Windows Security is a built-in antivirus and firewall program that protects your PC from various threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing, and network attacks. However, sometimes Windows Security may flag and delete files that are not actually harmful, or you may want to disable the antivirus protection for some reason. In this article, we will show you how to configure Windows Security to prevent automatic deletion of files that are detected as threats and to disable the antivirus protection permanently.

By default, Windows Security will automatically remove any file that it considers a threat, without asking for your confirmation. This can be annoying if you know that the file is safe and you need it for your work or personal use. To stop Windows Security from deleting files automatically, you need to change the default action for each threat level. Here are the steps:

• Open Windows Security by clicking on the shield icon in the system tray or by searching for it in the Start menu.
• Click on Virus & threat protection in the left pane.
• Click on Manage settings under Virus & threat protection settings.
• Scroll down to Actions and click on Change actions.
• You will see four threat levels: Severe, High, Medium, and Low. For each level, you can choose one of the following actions: Block, Quarantine, Remove, or Allow.
• To prevent Windows Security from deleting files automatically, you need to select Allow for all threat levels. This means that Windows Security will not take any action on the detected files, but will only notify you about them. You can then decide whether to keep or delete the files yourself.
• Click on Save changes to apply the new settings.

How to Disable Antivirus Protection Permanently

If you want to turn off Windows Security completely and permanently, you need to disable the Windows Defender Antivirus Service. This is a system service that runs in the background and provides the core antivirus functionality. However, disabling this service is not recommended, as it will leave your PC vulnerable to various threats. You should only do this if you have another reliable antivirus program installed, or if you are aware of the risks and consequences. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
• Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
• Find and double-click on Windows Defender Antivirus Service in the list of services.
• In the General tab, click on the Stop button to stop the service.
• In the Startup type drop-down menu, select Disabled to prevent the service from starting automatically.
• Click on OK to save the changes and close the window.

You

have now successfully configured Windows Security to prevent automatic deletion of files that are detected as threats and to disable the antivirus protection permanently. However, you should be careful when downloading or opening files from unknown sources, as they may contain malware that can harm your PC. You should also consider enabling Windows Security or another antivirus program again if you want to keep your PC safe and secure.