Malwarebytes is a popular antivirus software that provides real-time protection against malware. However, there may be situations where you need to disable the Malwarebytes service temporarily or permanently. For instance, if you are experiencing conflicts with another security software, or if you want to troubleshoot some issues with your computer.

In this article, we will guide you through the methods to disable the Malwarebytes service in Windows 10. Please note that disabling the Malwarebytes service may leave your computer vulnerable to malware attacks. We recommend that you only disable it temporarily and reactivate it as soon as possible.

Method 1: Disable Malwarebytes Service from Task Manager

The first method to disable the Malwarebytes service is through the Task Manager. Here are the steps:

1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager from the context menu.
2. Click on the Services tab.
3. Locate the Malwarebytes service and right-click on it.
4. Select Stop from the dropdown menu.

This will stop the Malwarebytes service temporarily. If you want to disable it permanently, follow the steps below:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "services.msc" and press Enter.
3. Locate the Malwarebytes service from the list.
4. Right-click on it and select Properties.
5. In the General tab, change the Startup type to Disabled.
6. Click on Apply and then OK.

Method 2: Disable Malwarebytes Service from Malwarebytes Settings

The second method to disable the Malwarebytes service is through the Malwarebytes settings. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Malwarebytes application.
2. Click on the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select the Protection tab.
4. Toggle off the Real-Time Protection switch.

This will disable the Malwarebytes service temporarily. If you want to disable it permanently, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Malwarebytes application.
2. Click on the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select the Advanced tab.
4. Toggle off the Enable self-protection module switch.
5. Click on Yes when prompted to confirm.

Method 3: Uninstall Malwarebytes

If you want to disable the Malwarebytes service permanently, you can uninstall the software from your computer. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
2. Click on Apps.
3. Locate Malwarebytes from the list of installed apps.
4. Click on Uninstall and follow the on-screen instructions.

This will remove Malwarebytes from your computer and disable the service permanently. Note that you will lose all your settings and preferences if you uninstall the software.

Conclusion

Disabling the Malwarebytes service may solve some issues with your computer, but it also leaves your system exposed to malware attacks. We recommend that you only disable the service temporarily and reactivate it as soon as possible. If you want to disable it permanently, consider uninstalling the software from your computer.

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