Solved Windows defender - how do u turn it off??

mach1219

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Windows defender is not allowing me to turn my symantec anti virus on. When i installed the anti virus, it automatically turned windows defender off i believe. I think there is a conflict there and they wont run at the same time. Somehow I turned WD back on, and now my symantec is off and wont go into auto protect mode.

I looked through all the security settings and cant seem to locate any option to disable WD.

I hate VISTA! just bought a new PC with it and have never been more frustrated. what in the hell is wrong with microsoft? do they enjoy making things worse? I wish i would have ordered one with XP. Im tempted to remove it
 

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    Realtek® ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
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    TSST corp CD/DVDW Combo Drive
should have waited for windows 7, not to worry. go to start/ control panel/ then security centre then go to options for windows defender and turn it off

you should be nice and give me rep now top right hand corner of my box.
 

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    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
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    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
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    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
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    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
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    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
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    Antec 850Watt
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    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
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    7x 120mm Fans
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    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
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Hello mach1219 & welcome to our forum,
First let me say that a lot of us think Vista is a terrific program & we won't be moving on to the new Windows 7 OS in a hurry. [& we wouldn't return to XP either.]
If you have any further problems with your Vista you know where to come back to.;)

Now. To turn Defender off all you have to do is -
Go to Defender - Tools
- Options - scroll down to Real Time Protection Options, Use Real Time protection & Untick
- scroll further down to Administrator Options, Use Win Defender & untick
- click Save in bottom right hand corner.

Let me know how you go please.
 
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  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
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    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
Thank you. It was rather well hidden compared to typical programs.
It appears to have fixed itself, as it and symantec were both ruinning together after a reboot.

I imagine vista 64 will grow on me, still going through the learning curve and having plenty of software compatibility issues.

not to mention my pc seems to be running hot (amd phenom 2 X4 2.8 GHZ, asus M3a78-em, 6 mb ram, on board grahics) as the fans are always going full speed and one of the mother board utilities is flashing a motherboard high temperature warning. I understand those temperqture monitors arent all that accurate, and it was staying under 112 farenhieght, so i think i may be ok

let me take this opportunity to ask if u even recommend useing WD? does it replace the need for periodic spyware sweeps?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    ZT Systems 7308Ma
    CPU
    AMD Phenom™ II X4 920 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASUS M3A78-EM
    Memory
    6GB DDR2 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HANNS-G 19" and SONY 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280 by 1024
    Hard Drives
    WD 750GB SATA
    SeaGate 200GB SATA
    Maxtor 80GB IDE
    PSU
    ATX 12V 300W
    Other Info
    Blu-Ray BD/DVDRW Combo Drive SATA
    TSST corp CD/DVDW Combo Drive
if you have 6mb ram im sure you would be running into problems no, a good antivirus normally does both or something like adaware is the same.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
Yes Defender & Symantec should run together quite happily.
Re your Vista 64 bit learning curve - you need to go through that stage to move on & appreciate that it is a good OS.
As I mentioned in my earlier post we have lots of very helpful members here who wiil endevour to reassure you or to try to solve a problem. Just post your query in the appropriate section. [ eg the temp running hot.]

I leave Defender turned on. As well as my Anti Virus program I use SuperAntiSpyware & use Malwarebytes if I need another opinion.
Have a look at SuperAntiSpyware & Malwarebytes. Both have a free version & good support forums. [As is to be expected there is a difference between their free & paid versions.]
BTW - What firewall are you using?

If you want any more info. please ask.
Safe Surfing.


SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!

Malwarebytes.org
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
i meant 6GB of ram, oops.

yeah, i just stumbled across this place. Im sure youll be hearing more from me soon. Im having video card issues and will probalby post about that sooner or later. Im using the symantec because its the full version with free updates for life, or else i would be using somethign else.

As for firewalls, im not using any other than the one built into windows.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    ZT Systems 7308Ma
    CPU
    AMD Phenom™ II X4 920 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASUS M3A78-EM
    Memory
    6GB DDR2 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HANNS-G 19" and SONY 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280 by 1024
    Hard Drives
    WD 750GB SATA
    SeaGate 200GB SATA
    Maxtor 80GB IDE
    PSU
    ATX 12V 300W
    Other Info
    Blu-Ray BD/DVDRW Combo Drive SATA
    TSST corp CD/DVDW Combo Drive
that's good, symantic is a good AV start a new thread with your videocard probs
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Core2Quad Q9550 @ 2.83Ghz O.C'd to 3.86Ghz
    Motherboard
    XFX Nvidia 790i Ultra SLI
    Memory
    4x2GB Corsair DDR3@ 1333Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia GTX 280
    Sound Card
    Creative PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24in 1920x1080, Viewsonic 22in 1680x1050
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 + 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsungx2 750GB SATA II 32MB SATA Hard Drive RAID 0 array
    PSU
    Antec 850Watt
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmo S 1100 Extended ATX No PSU Aluminium Blk
    Cooling
    7x 120mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Dinovo Edge, Logitech Dinovo Mini
    Mouse
    Logitech G7, Logitech G9
    Internet Speed
    24Mbit p/s
The Windows firewall should be ok.
Has your router a firewall?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
The Windows firewall should be ok.
Has your router a firewall?

Im not sure, but if it does, i dont believe i have it enabled. why?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    ZT Systems 7308Ma
    CPU
    AMD Phenom™ II X4 920 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASUS M3A78-EM
    Memory
    6GB DDR2 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HANNS-G 19" and SONY 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280 by 1024
    Hard Drives
    WD 750GB SATA
    SeaGate 200GB SATA
    Maxtor 80GB IDE
    PSU
    ATX 12V 300W
    Other Info
    Blu-Ray BD/DVDRW Combo Drive SATA
    TSST corp CD/DVDW Combo Drive

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
it appears vista has many built in protections. i think it will be ok. i never used the router firewall with Xp and never had any problems. just be careful what you click on
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    ZT Systems 7308Ma
    CPU
    AMD Phenom™ II X4 920 Quad-Core Processor
    Motherboard
    ASUS M3A78-EM
    Memory
    6GB DDR2 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1200 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HANNS-G 19" and SONY 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1280 by 1024
    Hard Drives
    WD 750GB SATA
    SeaGate 200GB SATA
    Maxtor 80GB IDE
    PSU
    ATX 12V 300W
    Other Info
    Blu-Ray BD/DVDRW Combo Drive SATA
    TSST corp CD/DVDW Combo Drive
Good luck.;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
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