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I have disabled the service for Windows Defender and I have configured the Action Center to not monitor or notify me about Spyware and Unwanted software protection. Windows Updates however really wants to me to constantly download updates to these programs. I unselect the checkbox to not install the updates and I also right click and specify "Hide Update" but the updates keep coming back.

How do I tell Windows Updates I never want these updates?

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If Windows Defender really bothers you, see this article:
How To Disable, Uninstall or Remove Windows Defender in Vista.
Uninstalling it will certainly get rid of the updates.

Regarding Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, I don't believe you can stop them, since each is a separate and new update. However, this doesn't install any software on your computer, just runs the latest antivirus scan from Microsoft for not-too-many viruses. It completes rather quickly and is a positive protection for your machine.

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