www.minitool.com Open in urlscan Pro
2606:4700::6812:14b2 Public Scan

Back to summary

Submitted URL:
https://t.co/HupC5ZMfoM
Effective URL:
https://www.minitool.com/news/microsoft-defender-antivirus-service-high-memory.html
Submission: On June 15 via manual (June 15th 2022, 11:31:54 am UTC) from GB — Scanned from GB

Form analysis
4 forms found in the DOM

/search.php

<form action="/search.php" class="searchform" onsubmit="return q.value!=''">
  <label for="s" class="js-open-searchinput">search</label>
  <input type="text" class="searchinput" id="s" name="q" autocomplete="off" placeholder="Search">
  <span class="icon-awe-search searchicon"></span>
</form>

/search.php

<form action="/search.php" class="searchform" onsubmit="return q.value!=''">
  <input type="text" class="searchinput" name="q" autocomplete="off" placeholder="Search">
  <input type="submit" class="searchsubmit" name="submit" value="Search">
</form>

GET /search.php

<form action="/search.php" class="fixed-search-box-form" method="GET" onsubmit="return q.value!=''" target="_blank"><input type="text" name="q" class="fixed-search-box-input" placeholder="Enter keywords, e.g. windows 10 media creation tool"
    title="Enter keywords, e.g. windows 10 media creation tool" autocomplete="off"><button type="submit" class="fixed-search-box-button"><span><svg focusable="false" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
        <path d="M15.5 14h-.79l-.28-.27A6.471 6.471 0 0 0 16 9.5 6.5 6.5 0 1 0 9.5 16c1.61 0 3.09-.59 4.23-1.57l.27.28v.79l5 4.99L20.49 19l-4.99-5zm-6 0C7.01 14 5 11.99 5 9.5S7.01 5 9.5 5 14 7.01 14 9.5 11.99 14 9.5 14z"></path>
      </svg></span></button></form>

Name: mc-embedded-subscribe-form — POST https://MiniTool.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=2f697e7d944176daa44af3afb&id=97d7f89fba

<form class="footer-email-wrapper validate" action="https://MiniTool.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=2f697e7d944176daa44af3afb&amp;id=97d7f89fba" method="post" id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" target="_blank"
  novalidate="">
  <input type="email" name="EMAIL" class="footer-email" placeholder="Email">
  <input type="submit" name="subscribe" class="footer-subscribe-btn" value="Subscribe">
</form>

Text Content

 * Store
   Products
    * MiniTool Partition Wizard
      
      Award-winning disk management utility tool for everyone.
   
    * MiniTool Power Data Recovery
      
      Complete data recovery solution with no compromise.
   
    * MiniTool Photo Recovery
      
      Quick, easy solution for media file disaster recovery.
   
    * MiniTool Mobile Recovery
      
      Android, iOS data recovery for mobile device.
   
    * MiniTool ShadowMaker
      
      Backup and Restore data with ease.
   
    * MiniTool MovieMaker
      
      Create slick and professional videos in minutes.
   
   Hot Sales
    * Partition Wizard Pro Platinum Buy
      
      Data recovery/3 PCs/1-year free upgrade
   
    * Power Data Recovery Personal Ultimate Buy
      
      3 PCs/lifetime upgrade
   
    * ShadowMaker Pro Ultimate Buy
      
      3 PCs/lifetime upgrade
   
   40% OFF
   
   (Limited time offer)
   
    * MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro
      
      (1 PC license/Annual Subscription)
   
    * MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro Ultimate
      
      (3 PC license/1-Year upgrade)
   
   $59.00 + $158.00 = $217.00 $130.20
   
   Get Now $130.20(save $86.80)

 * Utilities
   
   Data Recovery Software New Update
   
   MiniTool Power Data Recovery helps to recover files from PC, HDD, USB and SD
   card quickly.
   
   Free Personal Business Mac
   
   Backup Software
   
   MiniTool ShadowMaker helps to back up system and files before the disaster
   occurs.
   
   Free Pro Business Bootable
   
   Partition Manager
   
   MiniTool Partition Wizard optimizes hard disks and SSDs with a comprehensive
   set of operations.
   
   Free Pro Business Bootable
   More Tools
    * Photo Repair
      
      Repair corrupted images of different formats in one go.
   
    * Excel Repair
      
      Repair corrupt Excel files and recover all the data with 100% integrity.
   
    * Outlook Repair
      
      Repair corrupt Outlook PST files & recover all mail items.
   
    * Video Repair
      
      Repairs 4k, 8k corrupted, broken, or unplayable video files.

 * Multimedia
   
   MiniTool MovieMaker New Update
   
   Free, intuitive video editing software for beginners to create marvelous
   stories easily.
   
   MiniTool Video Converter
   
   Batch convert video/audio files between 1000+ formats at lightning speed.
   
   MiniTool uTube Downloader
   
   Free download YouTube 4k videos/playlists/subtitles and extract audios from
   YouTube.
   
   
 * Download
 * Partner
   Affiliate Program
   
   MiniTool Affiliate Program provides channel owners an efficient and
   absolutely free way to promote MiniTool Products to their subscribers &
   readers and earn up to 70% commissions.
   
   Learn More
   
   Reseller Program
   
   MiniTool reseller program is aimed at businesses or individual that want to
   directly sell MiniTool products to their customers. The reseller discount is
   up to 80% off.
   
   Learn More
   
   OEM Program
   
   MiniTool OEM program enable partners like hardware / software vendors and
   relative technical service providers to embed MiniTool software with their
   own products to add value to their products or services and expand their
   market.
   
   Learn More

 * Support

search
EnglishDeutsch日本語FrançaisEspañolPortuguês

 * Store
 * Products
   * Data Recovery Software New Update
   * Backup Software
   * Partition Manager
   * MovieMaker
   * Video Converter
   * uTube Downloader
 * Download
 * Partner
 * Support
 * 





MINITOOL NEWS

 * 
 * MiniTool >
 * MiniTool News Center >
 * Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service High Memory/ CPU/Disk Usage


MICROSOFT DEFENDER ANTIVIRUS SERVICE HIGH MEMORY/ CPU/DISK USAGE [MINITOOL NEWS]

By Aurelie | Follow | Last Updated June 14, 2022

 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Linkedin
 * Reddit


SUMMARY :

You must know what Windows Defender is and how useful it is in life. However,
have you ever run into Microsoft Defender antivirus service high memory, CPU and
disk usage? If so, congratulations! You’ve come to the right place. This post on
MiniTool Website will provide some useful tips and tricks for you on that.


MICROSOFT DEFENDER ANTIVIRUS SERVICE HIGH MEMORY/CPU/DISK

Windows Defender is a useful inbuilt tool which helps computer users like you to
prevent your system from attacking by malware or viruses. However, sometimes, it
will eat up high memory, CPU and disk usage. Today, we’ll focus on how to fix
the Microsoft Defender antivirus service high memory usage. Let’s start now!


HOW TO FIX MICROSOFT DEFENDER ANTIVIRUS SERVICE HIGH MEMORY/CPU/DISK?


FIX 1: DISABLE WINDOWS DEFENDER TASKS

Disabling Windows Defender tasks can stop Microsoft Defender antivirus service
high memory usage. To do so:

Step 1. Type schedule in the search bar and hit Enter to launch Task Scheduler.

Step 2. Go to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > Windows Defender.





Step 3. In the right pane, choose to disable all Windows Defender tasks
including Windows Defender Cache Maintenance, Windows Defender Cleanup, Windows
Defender Scheduled Scan and Windows Defender Verification.

Now antimalware service executable high memory Windows 10 must disappear.


FIX 2: DISABLE REAL-TIME PROTECTION

Generally, Microsoft Defender antivirus service high memory usage is triggered
by the Real-time Protection feature in Windows Security. Therefore, it is a good
option to disable it temporarily.

Step 1. Click on the gear icon to open Windows Settings.

Step 2. Locate to Update & Security and hit it.

Step 3. In Windows Security, press Virus & threat protection.

Step 4. Click Manage settings and turn off Real-time protection.





Tip: What if you cannot turn on Windows Defender? Go to [SOLVED] Windows
Defender Not Turning on in Windows 11/10/8/7 to seek more details.


FIX 3: ADD ANTIMALWARE SCAN SERVICE EXECUTABLE PROCESS AS AN EXCLUSION

The Windows Defender scanning may scan unnecessary system involvement thus
causing Windefend Microsoft Defender antivirus service high memory. As a result,
you had better add an exclusion to avoid resource waste.

Step 1. Right-click on the taskbar to choose to open Task Manager.

Step 2. In the Processes tab, try to find Antimalware Scan Service and do a
right-click on it.

Step 3. In the drop-down menu, choose Open File Location and copy the full path
of it in the navigation bar.

Step 4. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat
protection > Manage settings > Add or remove exclusions > Add an exclusion >
File.





Step 5. Paste the path that was copied just now to locate the executable file
and click Open.

Step 6. Restart your device to see if Microsoft Defender antivirus service high
memory usage disappears.


FIX 4: DISABLE WINDOWS DEFENDER AND TRY ANOTHER ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

If none of the methods above doesn’t work out for you, the last resort is to
disable Windows Defender permanently. One thing that needs to mention is that it
is advisable to install other reliable antivirus software before doing that
because your system will be vulnerable. Here’s how to disable Windows Defender
permanently:

Step 1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.

Step 2. Type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.

Step 3. Copy the following path in the navigation bar and hit Enter to locate
Windows Defender.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender





Step 4. If you encounter DisableAntivirusSoyware, double-click on it and set its
data value to 1.

If you don’t see a registry of that, do a right-click on Windows Defender.

Step 5. In the drop-down menu, choose New > DWORD (32 bit) Value.

Step 6. Name the new registry entry as DisableAntiSpyware and set its data value
to 1.

Step 7. Reboot your PC.

 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * Linkedin
 * Reddit


USER COMMENTS :

Post Comment


Scroll down for the next news Scroll down


JOIN FOR EXCLUSIVES

Connect with us for giveaways, exclusive promotions, and the latest news!




FOLLOW US

 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 




PRODUCTS

 * MiniTool Partition Wizard
 * MiniTool Power Data Recovery
 * MiniTool ShadowMaker
 * MiniTool MovieMaker
 * MiniTool uTube Downloader
 * MiniTool Video Converter
 * MiniTool Photo Recovery
 * MiniTool Mac Photo Recovery
 * MiniTool iOS Recovery
 * MiniTool Android Recovery


MINITOOL LIBRARY

 * Disk Partition Tips
 * Data Recovery Tips
 * YouTube Tips
 * Movie Maker Tips
 * Video Convert Tips
 * iOS File Recovery Tips
 * Android File Recovery Tips
 * Backup Tips
 * Knowledge Base


HOT IT SOLUTIONS

 * Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11
 * MiniTool News Center


SUPPORT

 * Contact MiniTool
 * FAQ
 * Help
 * Promotions
 * Refund Policy

Privacy | Terms & Conditions

North America, Canada, Unit 170 - 422, Richards Street, Vancouver, British
Columbia, V6B 2Z4

Asia, Hong Kong, Suite 820,8/F., Ocean Centre, Harbour City, 5 Canton Road, Tsim
Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Copyright © 2022 MiniTool® Software Limited, All Rights Reserved.

We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing, you acknowledge that
you have read and understand our Cookie Policy. Acceptx

www.minitool.com Open in urlscan Pro 2606:4700::6812:14b2 Public Scan

Form analysis 4 forms found in the DOM

/search.php

/search.php

GET /search.php

Name: mc-embedded-subscribe-form — POST https://MiniTool.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=2f697e7d944176daa44af3afb&id=97d7f89fba

Text Content

www.minitool.com Open in urlscan Pro
2606:4700::6812:14b2 Public Scan

Form analysis
4 forms found in the DOM