Is it safe to disable Windows Defender if I have another antivirus?

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Yes, it is safe to turn off Windows Defender when you have a third-party antivirus because having more than one antivirus program running can result in conflicts. Defender usually stops running when another AV is installed on Windows. For a quick solution, press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to bring up Task Manager and disable Real-time Protection in its settings, but using Group Policy offers a permanent way to stop Windows Defender.