Can Windows Defender be permanently uninstalled/removed from my current Windows 7 installation, it can't be done through the Add/Remove Programs Wizard.
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I do not think it is possible to completly remove without the aid of a tool such as Vlite. However, your best bet is to go in to "Computer Management" then "Services" and set the Windows Defender service to disabled. |
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You can also go into the Windows Defender GUI an uncheck the option "Use Windows Defender". |
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Not that I know of, but you could stop it bothering you by setting the service to disabled. |
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Open the RUN dialog box (windows + R key) and type "services.msc". You can disable the windows Defender and many other services from there and also the Firewall. |
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protected by studiohack♦ May 3 '11 at 9:20
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