Windows Defender periodic scan

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Issue abstract: Saying to turn of windows defender off but already is.
Detailed description: Followed instructions to turn it off but last step is a dead end.

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The Windows Periodic Scan is not the same as the Windows Defender regular protection. The regular protection is turned off when you install a security app on your system. If you still want to disable the Periodic Scan, see this Norton Support article.