How To Uninstall or Remove or Disable Windows Defender in Vista

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How To uninstall Windows Defender in Vista.

Though I have not tried this personally, this is one way recommended on the internet. It is said to have worked, for some. Try it only if you are keen to uninstall Defender. Run the following command:

msiexec /uninstall windowsdefender.msi /quiet /log uninstall.log

Must add that I do not advise trying to uninstall Windows Defender, as uninstalling / deleting Windows Defender in Vista is known to cause other irritants later on, since it is well integrated with the OS.

A better option would be to Disable Windows Defender instead.

Open Windows Defender > Tools > Options > Uncheck Use Real Time Protection check box and also Use Windows Defender under Administrative Options checkbox. Click on Save.

Also type services in start menu search bar and hit Enter to open Services. Change the startup type of the Windows Defender Service from Automatic to Disabled.

Reboot.

You might want to check-out freeware Microsoft Security Essentials now !

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