how to turn off antivirus to download game

As a gamer, you've probably encountered the frustration of trying to download a game only to be blocked by your antivirus software. It's understandable that you might want to disable your antivirus temporarily to get the job done. However, before proceeding, please see our tutorial on disabling Tamper Protection and make sure you have the necessary registry files or have made the changes in Group Policy Editor.

Disabling Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 & 11

If you're using a high-end PC, you'll notice that disabling your antivirus can actually improve your gaming experience. This is because antivirus software can throttle your connection and eat up system resources, which can negatively impact your gameplay. As a gamer who has played MMO's for years, I can attest to the fact that disabling your AV programs while connected to a secure server is a zero-risk endeavor.

Why should you install a third AV program just to access Microsoft's own servers? It seems counterintuitive, especially when you consider that some antivirus software providers include their own antivirus system. For example, if you purchase a new GPU and it comes with a year membership from Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, and CCleaner, as I did recently, you might be wondering why the AV system would block its own servers.

In my case, I built a new PC and received a free game as part of the package. Unfortunately, the game requires me to access Microsoft's PC gaming server every time I start it up. This means that I have to close Windows Defender just to get past the start screen. It may seem like an extreme measure, but disabling your antivirus temporarily is actually a common practice among gamers.

By following these steps, you'll be able to disable Windows Defender Antivirus and download your game without any interruptions. Remember to re-enable it once you're finished to keep your system safe from potential threats.

How to turn off antivirus to download game