Disabling Windows Defender antivirus and update center via PC No problems

Today, not so many programs can block Microsoft Antivirus on your computer and immediately disable the update center. Why is this necessary? If you are an experienced user, then Windows Defender only "eats" PC resources, and untimely updates can disrupt what is well configured.

Screenshot of the function to disable Windows antivirus via PC without problems

On the "Popular" page in the PC program, you can easily disable:

  • ✔ Complete blocking of Windows Defender and all its services
  • ✔ Disabling/Enable/Restoring Windows Update Center
  • ✔ Disabling hibernation to delete the hiberfil.sys file (takes up 8+ GB)
  • ✔ Uninstalling/Installing the Edge browser
  • ✔ Uninstalling/Installing the cloud OneDrive

How to disable Windows Defender antivirus and update center in 2025?

The PC program easily disables Windows 10 and 11 antivirus of any version (available when activating the program) as follows. It reboots the computer into safe mode, where you run the program again and press just one button. After that, the program will reconfigure all services associated with the Windows antivirus, and also block the system's access to these services so that they do not turn on again on their own. After rebooting back to normal mode, the protection services will be disabled and will no longer take up unnecessary PC resources.

Please note that in Windows 11 23h2 and newer, the antivirus will be restored when installing a cumulative update. Updates can also be restored if the antivirus is running. Therefore, it is recommended to disable them simultaneously.

This video shows how to safely disable Windows Defender and Update Center in Windows 10 and 11 using PC No Problems. You will learn the step-by-step process, including rebooting into safe mode and blocking antivirus services to speed up your PC and manage updates. Ideal for advanced users who want to optimize their system without any extra effort.

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