High CPU usage by Antimalware Service Executable > Microsoft Defender, when Windows Firewall turned off

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Hello,I am using a Windows 10 Pro edition, 64-bit, version 20H2, OS build 19042.1466, on an HP ENVY 17 laptop, processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10510U CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 32.0 GB RAM. I became aware of high CPU usage for "Antimalware Service Executable > Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service" (from 40-70% of CPU usage at any given time). I read online this could be fixed by turning off Windows Defender (I have other anti-virus software installed). However, even with Windows Defender turned off, "Antimalware Service Executable > Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service" remains listed on Tas

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