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Post by buzzy on Jan 10, 2015 9:15:07 GMT
I understand that one does not necessarily need Windows Defender if an alternative a/v program is installed. I have Windows 7 premium at the moment and find it somewhat irritating to have a Windows Update to cancel every day, can this be removed?
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Post by mikkh on Jan 10, 2015 14:18:06 GMT
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Post by buzzy on Jan 10, 2015 14:39:04 GMT
Thanks Mikkh, I have this installed but I am afraid I don't know what to do with all the various options to remove Defender totally?
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Post by jojo on Jan 10, 2015 17:10:34 GMT
The best way to turn off Windows Defender and any other useless M$ service is in Services.
It's called Windows Defender there, Right click, Proprieties, use the drop down to never.
Hi mikkh, good to see you.
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Post by buzzy on Jan 10, 2015 18:32:43 GMT
Jojo - Is this where I need to be, if so where do I go from here, I just don't want to make a mistake and lash up the machine?
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Post by jojo on Jan 10, 2015 19:03:40 GMT
Yes. Change that to Disabled
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Post by mikkh on Jan 11, 2015 0:36:03 GMT
You don't need to remove it, it's tiny anyway, so you won't really gain anything by removing it - if it's even possible
If you follow the link I posted, it should be disabled already in Windows Defender properties after you've rebooted - if it's not set it to disabled as jojo said
It's one of the first things I do when setting up Windows for people
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Post by jojo on Jan 11, 2015 7:44:53 GMT
I use the services method because it gives me total control. I'm sorry to say I don't trust the M$ method. I back up all turned off services by turning them off in Services as well. For example, some program try to turn on Windows update. If it is only turned off in Options they can do this quite easily. But if it's off in Services, they can't. In XP, I have noticed a difference. Another point is, when the services is turned off in Services, the flies don't load at startup. If you look at Task Manager before and after, you will see this, but often, simply turning it off in Options, it will still load. I'm always open to correction, especially from mikkh who has a ton more knowledge and experience than I. But that's my reasoning for what it's worth. Buzzy. Re-reading your last post, Yes, on the line where it says: StartUp Type Automatic(Delayed Start), click the down arrow and in the drop down box, select Disabled. Then click Apply, then restart. Note. I have never had any serious problems turning off services. The worst mistake ony stopped me accessing the net until I turned somehting back on. The most important rule in adjusting your services is to do one at a time, then restart. It make sense really, but not always as obvious.  |
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Post by buzzy on Jan 11, 2015 10:21:18 GMT
Mikkh, Jojo I think I have done it correctly, many thanks to you guys.
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Post by buzzy on Jan 12, 2015 15:03:32 GMT
I have just switched both machine on and the Windows Defender update is still logging on?
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Post by jojo on Jan 12, 2015 15:56:47 GMT
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Post by buzzy on Jan 13, 2015 8:34:55 GMT
Thanks Jojo, I think I may have sorted it now, the update did not occur today (so far). I have also "Stopped" Service Status, I will keep you posted.
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Post by jojo on Jan 13, 2015 17:18:07 GMT
Excellent Buzzy.Thanks for getting back
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