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The user is seeking advice on disabling the automatic periodic scans of Windows 10 Defender, having tried disabling the scheduled task but still experiencing auto-scans. They specifically want to disable only these scheduled scans while keeping other protections active. The thread reveals their unsuccessful attempt and clarifies their goal to prevent auto-scans without affecting real-time protection.
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aboka

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hi, i hv search lotsa places on how could we disable this Windows 10 Defender periodic auto-scan. found an article online saying we could do that by disabling them in the Task Schedule - Microsoft - Windows - Windows Defender - Windows Defender Schedule Scan - Disabled, but it is not working and it will still auto-scan.... please advice.

Windows 10 Home 64bit 21H2

thank you,
 

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p/s - jus want to disable the auto-scan and leave all other like Real-time protection etc alone
 

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