This policy setting allows you to configure monitoring for file and program activity. If you enable or do not configure this setting, monitoring for file and program activity will be enabled. If you disable this setting, monitoring for file and program activity will be disabled. Counter Measure: Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements. Potential Impact: Monitoring can impact performance. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender\Real-time Protection\Monitor file and program activity on your computer (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection!DisableOnAccessProtection