Windows security features

If security software is interfering, you can pause it temporarily while you get set up. Turn protections back on once you're done.

Disable real-time protection

• Open Settings
• Go to Privacy & Security → Windows Security
• Open Virus & Threat Protection
• Select Manage Settings
• Disable Real-Time Protection

Disable Tamper Protection

If Real-Time Protection is greyed out, open Windows Security → Virus & Threat Protection → Manage Settings and disable Tamper Protection first.

Third-party antivirus

Most antivirus apps offer a temporary pause or disable option — find the icon in your system tray and choose it. Common examples include Norton, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, ESET, and Avast.