Disable Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 10/11

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for disabling the Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Follow these steps carefully to ensure successful execution. Please note that this process involves editing system settings and the Windows Registry, which may affect your system's security. Proceed with caution (You should create a restore point for your PC before doing this).

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Quick Method: Use the Provided Registry File

To simplify the process, you can use the provided registry file to automatically apply the necessary changes.

Steps to Use the Registry File

1. Download the registry file:
   • DisableAntimalwareExecutable.reg
2. Enable Safe boot with Minimal. Restart your computer and reboot with Safeboot + network.
3. Double-click the downloaded file.
4. Confirm the Registry Editor prompt by clicking Yes.
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Remember to disable Safe boot.

Note: Using this method will set the Start key to 3 (Manual) and update the ImagePath value automatically.

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Manual Steps to Disable Antimalware Service Executable

Step 1: Enable Safe Mode

1. Open System Configuration:
   • Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Boot tab.
3. Check the box for Safe boot and select Minimal.
4. Click OK and restart your computer.

Step 2: Boot into Safe Mode with Networking (Optional)

If needed, you can also boot into Safe Mode with internet access:

1. Restart your computer.
2. During boot, press F8 (or the appropriate key for your system) to access advanced boot options.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 3: Access Registry Editor

1. Once in Windows Safe Mode, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Step 4: Modify Windows Defender Settings

1. Navigate to the following path in Registry Editor:

   Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinDefend
   

2. Locate the Start key (DWORD - 32-bit):
   • Its default value is 2 (Automatic in Services).
   • Change the value to 3 (Manual) or 4 (Disabled). Recommended: Set to 3.
3. Locate the ImagePath key (String) in the same folder.
   • Modify the value data to:

     C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18.24090.11-0\mpextms.exe
     

Step 5: Disable Safe Mode

1. Open System Configuration again:
   • Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Boot tab.
3. Uncheck the Safe boot box.
4. Click OK and restart your computer.

Result

After completing these steps, the Antimalware Service Executable will be disabled or set to manual mode.

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Disclaimer

Disabling the Antimalware Service Executable may expose your system to security risks. Ensure you have alternative security measures in place and only proceed if you understand the implications.

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Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the contributors and the Windows community for sharing insights on performance optimization techniques.