360 Security Guard is a computer security management software launched by Qihoo 360 Inc., which can help users detect and remove viruses, Trojans, malware, etc. from their computers to protect their computers. However, some users may feel that 360 Security Guard is taking up too much system resources or are not satisfied with some of its features and want to turn it off. So, how do you turn off 360 Security Guard?Let's take a closer look.
First of all, let's be clear, just because you turn off 360 Security Guard doesn't mean your computer isn't secure. You can choose a different security software instead of 360 Guard, or just use the firewall and antivirus software that comes with the operating system.
The steps to turn off 360 Security Guard are as follows:
Open the main interface of 360 Security Guard. If you have the icon of 360 Security Guard on your desktop, you can open it by double-clicking itIf not, you can find it in the Start menu.
In the main interface of 360 Security Guard, click the "Settings" button in the upper right corner.
In the pop-up settings window, find the "Advanced Settings" option and click to enter.
In the advanced settings window, find the "Software Management" option and click to enter.
In the software management window, find the "Installed Software" option and click to enter.
In the list of installed software, find the 360 Security Guard you want to turn off, and click the "Uninstall" button on the right.
In the pop-up confirmation window, click the "OK" button and wait for the uninstallation to complete.
That's it for turning off 360 Security Guard. It should be noted that you will need to restart your computer after the uninstallation to take effect.
However, some users may find that even after following the steps above to uninstall 360 Security Guard, some of its components are still running in the background, taking up system resources. This is because 360 Security Guard will install some necessary services and drivers by default when installing, and these services and drivers will not be automatically uninstalled even if you uninstall the main program. At this point, you can completely turn off 360 Security Guard by doing the following:
Open Task Manager, find the "Services" tab, and then find the services related to 360 Security Guard in the list, such as "360 Cloud Scanning Service", "360 Active Defense Service", etc., right-click on them, and select "Stop".
Open the registry editor (search for "regedit" in the start menu), then expand "hkey local machine system currentcontrolset services", find the services related to 360 security guard in the list, such as "nsisvc", "qldsvc", etc., right-click on them, and select "delete".
Restart your computer. That's how to turn off 360 Security Guard completely. It is important to note that modifying the registry may have an impact on the system, so if you are not familiar with this aspect of operation, it is recommended to seek professional help.
Finally, even if 360 Security Guard is turned off, you still need to regularly update your operating system and browser, install and update antivirus software and firewalls, and keep your computer safe.
Related Questions Column:
Q: I have turned off 360 Security Guard, do I need to install any other security software?A: It depends on your needs. If you feel that your computer is secure enough, or if you are not satisfied with other security software, you can leave it uninstalled. However, in order to keep your computer safe, it is recommended that you install at least one antivirus software and one firewall.
Q: I uninstalled 360 Security Guard, but some of its components are still running in the background, what should I do?A: You can follow the above method to completely turn off the components of 360 Security Guard. If you are not familiar with this aspect of operation, it is recommended to seek professional help.
Q: I turned off 360 Security, will it affect my computer's performance?A: It may have some impact. Because 360 Security Guard will occupy a certain amount of system resources when it is running. However, if you have a high PC configuration, this effect may not be noticeable. If you find your computer running slowly, you can try closing some unnecessary background programs.
Q: I turned off 360 Security Guard, what should I do if my computer is infected by a virus?A: If your computer is infected by a virus, you need to install and update the antivirus software immediately. In the meantime, you can also consider reinstalling 360 Security Guard or other security software to protect your computer.