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Do anti-viruses stop scanning the computer when they are disabled? - licker98 - Sep 3, 2018
I'm mostly asking to prove a point, as I already know the answer.
Just so I'm 100% clear, here is an example of what I'm asking about: If you disable real-time protection in windows defender on Windows 10, will windows defender detect anything or interfere with anything whatsoever?
RE: Do anti-viruses stop scanning the computer when they are disabled? - Washasat - Sep 3, 2018
No , but windows defender will be auto-reenabled and therefore will scan distribute anything as soon as it is enabled .
RE: Do anti-viruses stop scanning the computer when they are disabled? - licker98 - Sep 3, 2018
(Sep 3, 2018 01:43 PM)Washasat Wrote: No , but windows defender will be auto-reenabled and therefore will scan distribute anything as soon as it is enabled .
Precisely. It does nothing until you tell it to.
RE: Do anti-viruses stop scanning the computer when they are disabled? - __Digital__ - Sep 3, 2018
If you disable realtime it will not scan until it is either set back on or as most av's do they reenable realtime after a period of time.
RE: Do anti-viruses stop scanning the computer when they are disabled? - xesports - Jul 3, 2020
(Sep 3, 2018 01:41 PM)licker98 Wrote: I'm mostly asking to prove a point, as I already know the answer.
Just so I'm 100% clear, here is an example of what I'm asking about: If you disable real-time protection in windows defender on Windows 10, will windows defender detect anything or interfere with anything whatsoever?
It depends on the antivirus and the settings you have it at