This setting is managed by your administrator windows security

Question

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/antimalware-service-executable-eats-memory/2023347e-75b0-4fc3-a829-d83c56041aca?rtAction=1738911939008&page=1

started from there, now I just want to be able to change settings on MY computer without resetting.

tl;dr: I want to get rid of this setting is managed by your administrator in windows security and settings, computer used to be a school one and now that account is gone, no matter what I do I can't get rid of it.

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

Here are a few steps you can try:

1. Using Windows PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator. You can do this by typing "PowerShell" in the search bar, right-clicking on Windows PowerShell, and selecting "Run as administrator".

• Enter the following command and press Enter: reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender" /f; Set-MpPreference -UILockdown 0

• Restart your computer.

2. Disabling Real-time Protection:

• Open Windows Security by pressing Windows + I to access Settings, then go to "Privacy & Security" and select "Windows Security".

• Navigate to the "Virus & threat protection" tab.

• Click on "Manage settings" under "Virus & threat protection settings".

• Toggle off the "Real-time protection" option.

3. Using Local Group Policy Editor:

• Press Win + R to open the Run prompt, type gpedit.msc, and click OK.

• Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Real-time Protection.

• Double-click on "Turn off real-time protection" and select "Enabled". Click OK. Ref: How to disable Antimalware Service Executable in Windows 11/10

Reference:

How to disable Antimalware Service Executable in Windows 11/10

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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Answer 2

his setting is managed by your administrator

Then contact your administrator.