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How to Disable Tamper Protection in Sophos Antivirus Program?
You can struggle to disable the tamper protection in your Sophos program if you do not have prior knowledge. Plus, following the wrong procedure can lead to some problems, such as security risks, unwanted changes, the system not working properly, and more. If you are planning to do that, then worry not cause we have got your back.
Here, we will explain the two proven and well-tailored methods for disabling Sophos tamper protection without any problems. So, let’s begin learning the entire process.
Method 1: From the App
These are the steps that will allow you to disable tamper protection in the Sophos antivirus program using the app.
1. Initially, click on the system tray from the taskbar and choose the option Sophos Home Shield.
2. Next, go to the Help tab and click on the Troubleshooting arrow to view Advanced Settings.
3. Now, turn off the tamper protection by clicking on the slider icon.
4. Once done, make sure to turn it back on again.
5. Now, try to run the Sophos program and check if the problem is resolved.
Method 2: From Windows
You can also use the method to remove the tamper protection from your device from Windows. Here are the steps you need to use for that.
![search and open Settings](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66695ed215627-search-and-open-settings_1718181586.jpg)
![Recovery Options from the search bar](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66695f36cfe5d-recovery-options-from-the-search-bar_1718181686.jpg)
![select the Restart Now option](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66695f7bb2b36-select-the-restart-now-option_1718181755.jpg)
![click on Advanced Options](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66695fc23ef1c-click-on-advanced-options_1718181826.jpg)
![Command Prompt and choose](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66695ffde5200-command-prompt-and-choose_1718181885.jpg)
![choose the Continue option](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/6669605093417-choose-the-continue-option_1718181968.jpg)
![Administrator window, enter](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66696217d868b-administrator-window-enter_1718182423.jpg)
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![SophosED.sys SophosED.Sys](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/666962b0d244b-sophosed-sys-sophosed-sys_1718182576.jpg)
![select the Continue option](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/6669631190b3e-select-the-continue-option_1718182673.jpg)
![select Run as Administrator](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/6669635c56f40-select-run-as-administrator_1718182748.jpg)
![Properties option from the open list](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/666963e757c05-properties-option-from-the-open-list_1718182887.jpg)
![Apply and OK to save all the changes you have made](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66696429be73b-apply-and-ok-to-save-all-the-changes-you-have-made_1718182953.jpg)
![Sophos MCS Agent and choose the Properties option](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66696470e948b-sophos-mcs-agent-and-choose-the-properties-option_1718183024.jpg)
![Disabled and then click on Apply and OK options](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/666964f3d04ba-disabled-and-then-click-on-apply-and-ok-options_1718183155.jpg)
![Registry Editor](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66696559d80bd-registry-editor_1718183257.jpg)
![User Account Control window](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/666965965237c-user-account-control-window_1718183318.jpg)
![Registry Editor window and select Export option](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/666965faa1e62-registry-editor-window-and-select-export-option_1718183418.jpg)
![Registry Backup, and then click on Save](https://antivirustales.com/public/upload/image/66696633f16eb-registry-backup-and-then-click-on-save_1718183475.jpg)
20. Now, select the Start folder, set the Value Data to 4, and click OK.
21. After that, navigate to HEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Sophos Endpoint\Defence\tamperProtection\Config.
22. And then, select SAVEnabled, set the Value Data to 0, and choose OK.
23. You need to repeat the same steps to the SEDEnabled option.
24. Now, navigate to HEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Sophos\SAVServices\tamperProtection.
25. Choose the option Enabled, set the Value Data to 0, and press OK.
26. Next, try to run Sophos to see if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
In some odd situations, you may have to disable your Sophos Tamper protection. If you are doing it for the first time or having any issues while doing it, then you can try our two evidence-based and simple methods to complete the process. Use these methods based on your preference and avoid any unnecessary problems during the procedure. If you think you need more info to disable the tamper protection, then ask for additional help.