

Click the Settings tab, then click Real-time protection.Click the Microsoft Security Essentials icon in the Windows Notification area, and then click Open.Microsoft Security Essentials is one of the special cases we get asked about frequently.
WINDOWS QUIT ALL PROGRAMS HOW TO
In the previous section, we mentioned how to disable many third-party antivirus programs and that some of them require more than a few clicks in the Windows notification area. How to disable Microsoft Security Essentials In some cases, you may need to open the program and disable it using the program's menus. Close all apps on Android Go: Swipe up from. Depending on your preference, you can do this using any of these ways: Hit Start and type cmd. Close all apps: Swipe up from the bottom, hold, then let go. If you're switching from a Mac to a PC, you'll kiss Force Quit. Here are the steps to force quit on Windows using Command Prompt: Launch Command Prompt. Make sure to replace program-name with the actual name of the program. Then type the following command to end it for good: taskkill /im program-name.exe /t /f.


For help with uninstalling an antivirus, see: How to remove or uninstall an antivirus program.
