How do you turn off your anti virus?

Yes, of course.

If you want to "turn off" the AV without uninstalling it.

Then

1.In the taskbar in the lower right corner exit the tray icon of your AV.

2.Click start,

3.Select run,

4.Type msconfig and hit enter.

5.Goto the startup tab.

6.There would be every option that runs on startup.

7.goto your antivirus option and uncheck it.

8.Restart Computer.

9.Done

NOTE: Unchecking other than system programs such as ACDsee Device Detect can fasten up your computer.

If you want to bring AV back first undo 7th step and double click your AV icon.