How to Disable Windows Vista Pre-Installed Virus Protection Software

The Windows anti-virus software protects from malware.

The Windows Vista operating system has integrated anti-virus software. The Windows Security Center has an anti-virus and firewall bundled with the operating system. If you have your own anti-virus application, you can disable the Windows anti-virus software in your Vista Control Panel. This helps avoid conflict s. You should only disable the anti-virus software if you have another application protecting your machine.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows Vista "Start" button and select "Control Panel" from the menu.

2. Click the "Security" link in the Control Panel. In this window, click "Security Center" to open your firewall and anti-virus settings.

3. Click the button labeled "Malware Protection". In the "Malware" section, click the link labeled "Show me my available options".

4. Click the button labeled "Don't monitor my anti-virus state". This disables the anti-virus and stops Windows from detecting possible malware threats.

References

• Microsoft: Disable antivirus software