Problem:
I am creating a FlexApp Packaging Console and need to disable the Windows Defender service.
Resolution:
Disabling Windows Defender is done through either local or domain Group Policy.
1. Open the Group Policy Management Console and create a new GPO, or edit an existing one.
2. Open Computer Configuration->Policies->Administrative Templates->Windows Components->Windows Defender.
3. Open the 'Turn off Windows Defender' policy.
4. Set that policy to 'Enabled'.
5. Reboot or refresh the virtual machines to apply the Group Policy.
Product: ProfileUnity
Product Version: 6.5+