2

Is it possible to disable the visual alerts of Windows Defender on Windows 8 but still leave the program activated? If so, how?

2
  • If you are not notified of a detected infection what good is the program?
    – Ramhound
    Apr 19, 2013 at 19:24
  • It is a lab environment where we're developing something. Want to leave Defender activated but don't want the constant alerts. Apr 19, 2013 at 19:30

1 Answer 1

2
  1. In msconfig/services you need to uncheck Windows Defender.
  2. Now in msconfig/startup you need to uncheck Microsoft Windows Operating System where the command line is

    '%Program Files%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide'.

  3. Restart your PC to enable the changes.
2
  • Won't this disable Defender as a whole? I just want to hide the alerts. Apr 19, 2013 at 19:31
  • No, Just alerts will be hidden. Apr 19, 2013 at 19:33

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .