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windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md
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> [!IMPORTANT]
> Disabling the Windows Security Center service will not disable Microsoft Defender AV or [Windows Defender Firewall](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/access-protection/windows-firewall/windows-firewall-with-advanced-security). These are disabled automatically when a third-party antivirus or firewall product is installed and kept up to date.
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> If you do disable the Windows Security Center service, or configure its associated Group Policy settings to prevent it from starting or running, the Windows Security app may display stale or inaccurate information about any antivirus or firewall products you have installed on the device.
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> It may also prevent Microsoft Defender AV from enabling itself if you have an old or outdated third-party antivirus, or if you uninstall any third-party antivirus products you may have previously installed.
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> This will significantly lower the protection of your device and could lead to malware infection.
See the [Windows Security article](/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center) for more information on other Windows security features that can be monitored in the app.
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4. Toggle the **Real-time protection** switch to **On**.
> [!NOTE]
> If you switch **Real-time protection** off, it will automatically turn back on after a short delay. This is to ensure you are protected from malware and threats.
> If you switch **Real-time protection** off, it will automatically turn back on after a short delay. This is to ensure you are protected from malware and threats.
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> If you install another antivirus product, Microsoft Defender AV will automatically disable itself and will indicate this in the Windows Security app. A setting will appear that will allow you to enable [limited periodic scanning](limited-periodic-scanning-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md).
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## Related articles
- [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)
- [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)