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Disable Windows Defender

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  1. Sally301

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    Anyone know of a way to disable Windows Defender in Windows 7? It's constantly updating, hogging system resources, and I don't need it since I'm running PC Tools Spyware Doctor.

    I also see "Browser Defender" in the Add/ Remove Program list, is this related to Windows Defender? Or maybe it's spyware? Would be ironic since Spyware Doctor just ran all day and cleaned my PC from a gazillion infections.

    Posted 2 years ago #


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  3. miraculix

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    You can disable Windows Defender by typing "Windows Defender" in the Startup box. This will take you to the Windows Defender screen. From here, you'll want to browse to Tools > Options > Administrator > and uncheck "use this program" or "use Windows Defender" (language varies depending on the version you're using).

    UAC (User Account Control) prompt will pop-up asking you to confirm your choice. Once you do, Windows Defender will be disabled. Only do this if you have alternative anti-spyware/ anti-malware software installed! In your case Sally, Spyware Doctor should be fine.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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