How to disable Windows Defender, Firewall and antivirus?

Windows Defender

• Download the Defender control app
• Extract it to your Desktop
• Run DefenderControl.exe
• Click on "Disable Windows Defender"

It can also be done within Windows UI:

3rd party antivirus

Windows Defender is the default antivirus but many people also have 3rd part anti-virus programs installed. Double check these. The most commonly known ones:

• Avast
• AVG
• Avira
• Bitdefender
• Bullguard
• Kaspersky
• Malwarebytes
• McAfee
• Medal.tv
• Norton
• SAntivirus
• Segurazo
• TotalAV

3rd PARTY FIREWALLS

In some cases, 3rd party hardware can include built-in firewalls. As we cannot see this for you, please double check anything such as routers/modems/any device between you and the internet.

Some known causes:

• Ubiquiti Networking equipment - IDS and IPS might be enabled blocking the connection. Make sure it is fully disabled

An easy way to check if you have something blocking the connection is by using a VPN.

FIREWALLS

• Press Windows key + R
• Type "CMD"
• Run it as administrator
• Paste the following command
  
  NetSh Advfirewall set allprofiles state off
   
• Press "Enter"
• You should see "OK"
• Now your firewall is disabled