Hey,,,i have my own Security Set Up,how do i get rid of Windows Defender Permantly? i have never used it, i dont't seem to be able to remove it? is it part of Vista? also my startup programes are in it which seems to be the only way i can get to them is through Windows Defender?.
Windows Defender
- 23 Jun 2009 #1
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Join Date : Oct 2008 Perth Western Australia Posts : 57 Windows Vista Business 32 bit. SP2 Local Time: 12:27 AM
My System SpecsWindows Defender
- 23 Jun 2009 #2
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Join Date : Apr 2007 Texas, USA Posts : 30,531 64-bit Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate SP1, Windows 8 Enterprise Local Time: 11:27 AM
My System SpecsRe: Windows Defender
Hello Puzzeld,
Windows Defender is a anti-malware program that is a built-in feature of Vista and cannot be uninstalled. I would recommend to leave it running since it can help protect you and will not hurt anything to do so. However, if you still wanted to, you can turn off Windows Defender.
This will help show you other methods of accessing and changing your startup programs in Vista though.
Startup Programs - Enable or Disable
Hope this helps,
Shawn
- 23 Jun 2009 #3
Banned Join Date : Oct 2008 Perth Western Australia Posts : 57 Windows Vista Business 32 bit. SP2 Local Time: 12:27 AM
My System SpecsRe: Windows Defender
Hi Brink,thanks for your help an tips.
Yes i have Windows Defender turned off,i prefer not to use it as i don't trust it,i feel it protects Microsoft not your PC,on basic installation.
Yes so it's part Vista thought so, i use Kaspersky Internet Security it's great.
cya.
- 23 Jun 2009 #4
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Join Date : Apr 2007 Texas, USA Posts : 30,531 64-bit Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate SP1, Windows 8 Enterprise Local Time: 11:27 AM
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You're welcome Puzzeld.
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