Set Windows Defender to Not Automatically Scan if the System is Busy
Posted By Brent Trahan On February 19, 2009 @ 11:07 am In Guides, Security | No Comments
Set Windows Defender to Not Scan if System is Busy
- Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
- Open Windows Defender in the Control Panel.
[1]Note: If Windows Defender is not available, change View by to Large icons.
- Click Tools at the top of the Windows Defender Window.
[2] - Click Options in the Settings section of Windows Defender.
[3] - Check off Run a scan only when system is idle and then click Save.
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