McAfee is a popular antivirus software that comes pre-installed on many Windows 11 computers. While it provides excellent protection against malware and viruses, there may be times when you need to turn it off temporarily. This can be useful when installing new software or troubleshooting issues with your computer. In this article, we will show you how to turn off antivirus in Windows 11 McAfee.
Step 1: Open McAfee Security Center
The first step is to open the McAfee Security Center. You can do this by clicking on the McAfee icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. If you can't find the icon, you can also open the Security Center by searching for it in the Windows search bar.
Step 2: Access Real-Time Scanning
Once you have opened the McAfee Security Center, click on the "Real-Time Scanning" option. This is where you can turn off the antivirus protection.
Step 3: Turn Off Real-Time Scanning
In the Real-Time Scanning window, you will see a toggle switch next to "Real-Time Scanning". Simply click on the switch to turn it off. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to turn off the antivirus protection. Click "Yes" to proceed.
Step 4: Verify that Real-Time Scanning is Off
Once you have turned off Real-Time Scanning, you should see a red banner across the top of the McAfee Security Center window that says "Your computer is at risk". This is normal and indicates that the antivirus protection is currently disabled.
Step 5: Turn Real-Time Scanning Back On
To turn Real-Time Scanning back on, simply click on the toggle switch again. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to turn the protection back on. Click "Yes" to proceed.
Conclusion
Turning off antivirus protection can be useful in certain situations, but it's important to remember to turn it back on once you're done. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can easily turn off and on the Real-Time Scanning feature in McAfee Security Center.
