(4) Disable Windows Defender
Guide to Disabling Windows Defender
Disable Windows Defender manually
Start by typing "Windows Security" in the Start menu search bar
Open the Windows Security app from the search results
Navigate to Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings > Manage settings
Turn Real-time protection to Off
Disable Windows Defender with dControl
Download Windows Defender dControl using the link above
Unzip the downloaded files
Run dControl.exe
Use dControl to disable Windows Defender
Make sure it's highlighted in red, and NOT yellow.