01Temporary Disabling of Gatekeeper

  • Open the Start menu and search for 'Command Prompt'.
  • Right-click on 'Command Prompt' and select 'Run as administrator'.
  • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: 'sudo spctl --master-disable'.
  • Enter your administrator password when prompted.
  • Gatekeeper will now be temporarily disabled on your Windows system.

02Permanent Disabling of Gatekeeper

  • Open the Start menu and search for 'Control Panel'.
  • Click on 'Control Panel' to open it.
  • Navigate to 'System and Security' and click on 'Security and Maintenance'.
  • Click on 'Change settings' under 'Security' section.
  • Scroll down and locate 'User Account Control' settings.
  • Drag the slider to the bottom to turn off User Account Control.
  • Click 'OK' to save the changes.
  • Gatekeeper will now be permanently disabled on your Windows system.

Conclusion

Disabling Gatekeeper on Windows can be useful in certain situations, but it is important to remember that it may leave your system vulnerable to potential threats. Make sure to enable Gatekeeper again after completing your task or when no longer needed.

MethodsDetails
Temporary DisablingOpen Command Prompt as administrator and run 'sudo spctl --master-disable'.
Permanent DisablingNavigate to Control Panel > Security and Maintenance > Change settings > Turn off User Account Control.
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