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# Set-Up DControl

*Defender Control (DControl) is a small tool that fully disables Windows Defender. Windows Defender often flags or deletes loaders as false positives, so disabling it is a common fix when a product won't download, extract, or run.*

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Windows Defender may try to **block or delete DControl itself**, since it is a tool that disables Defender. This is a false positive. You may need to add an exclusion for the folder you extract it to, or temporarily turn off **Real-time protection** before running it.
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<a href="https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1jxmKjN820qP_cLZLgbeBi-aP5DUbROle&#x26;export=download&#x26;authuser=0" class="button primary" data-icon="desktop-arrow-down">Download Defender Control</a>

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The download is password protected. **Password:** `sordum`
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Here's a YouTube guide on how to set up Defender Control:

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### Download and Extract

1. Click the download button above to get the `.zip` file.
2. Right-click the file → **Extract All** (use [WinRAR](https://www.win-rar.com/download.html?\&L=0) if needed).
3. Enter the password `sordum` if prompted.
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### Turn Off Real-Time & Tamper Protection

Do this **before** running DControl, otherwise Defender will delete it as soon as you open it.

1. Search **"Virus & threat protection"** in your Windows search bar and open it.
2. Under **Virus & threat protection settings**, click **Manage settings**.
3. Turn off **Real-time protection** and **Tamper Protection** (scroll down to find Tamper Protection).
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### Run Defender Control

1. Open the extracted folder.
2. Right-click **`dControl.exe`** → **Run as administrator**.
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### Disable Windows Defender

* Click the **menu / settings** option and select **Disable Windows Defender**.
* The window will turn **red**, confirming Defender is now disabled.
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**Prefer to watch?** Here is a [video guide](https://youtu.be/BnvC5TisvAQ) showing how to run Defender Control.
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## Re-Enabling Windows Defender

To turn protection back on, open **Defender Control** again and click **Enable Windows Defender**. The window will turn **green**, confirming Defender is active.

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**Still having issues, or Defender keeps re-enabling itself?** Create a ticket in our [Discord](https://ssz.gg/discord) and our support team will assist you.
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