How to Disable Antivirus

This section includes a full guide on how to temporarily disable your antivirus software to prevent false flags or file deletion during installation.

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Why Should I Disable My Antivirus?

Some antivirus software may flag our products as a false positive. This happens because they interact with system memory in ways that resemble malicious behavior — even though our tools are completely safe.

Temporarily disabling your antivirus prevents it from deleting or blocking your files during setup.

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Will Disabling It Give Me a Virus?

No. All products on Unixx.Shop are thoroughly tested for safety, stability, and performance. That said, we always recommend turning your antivirus back on after installation to stay protected from unrelated threats.

How Do I Turn My Antivirus Off?

1. Disable your browser’s antivirus features

Some browsers block files as a precaution. You can disable safe browsing using the links below:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Edge

2. Turn off your 3rd-party antivirus software

If you use programs like Malwarebytes, Avast, or McAfee, you’ll need to disable real-time protection:

• Malwarebytes
• Avast
• McAfee

3. Disable Windows Defender (Windows Security)

Even if you don’t have 3rd-party antivirus installed, Windows has built-in protection that may interfere.

• Disable Real-Time Protection

4. Don’t want to turn everything off? Add exclusions instead

If you prefer to keep your antivirus protection active, you can add an exclusion so your software isn’t flagged or blocked.

Search on Google: “How to exclude a file or folder in [your antivirus name]”

Most antivirus programs support exclusions — look for this option in their settings.

Still stuck? Ask us for help at discord.gg/unixx

Coming soon: A full step-by-step guide with screenshots for all major antivirus tools.

When Can I Turn My Antivirus Back On?

You can safely turn your antivirus back on any time you're not actively using the software. However, some antivirus programs may automatically delete the file once protection is re-enabled. To prevent this, we recommend adding the file or folder as an exclusion in your antivirus settings. This allows the software to run without being removed.