Windows Defender Question

[twins4384 1]

Using Smart Security 7 on Win 7  64bit PC. I notice that Windows Defender panel says that Real Time Protection is ON. Should this be running alongside ESET and if not how do you disable Windows Defender? Any help appreciated.

[SweX 871]

Hello and welcome,

 

No, you don't need to use Windows Defender along ESET.

 

This tutorial shows how to disable/turn off Windows Defender in Win 7: hxxp://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/6397-windows-defender-turn-off.html

Edited September 6, 2014 by SweX

[rugk 397]

I agree, I also recommend to deactivate the real-time protection of Windows Defender to improve the performance if another AV is installed.

Edited September 6, 2014 by rugk

[scottls59901 1]

I agree, I also recommend to deactivate the real-time protection of Windows Defender to improve the performance if another AV is installed.

 

This is True, but if you open MSconfig/Services- You will see that Defender is still running/slowing your computer, and  Win updt will still download Defender!

 

This is how I finally was Completely rid of Defender-

Reboot (releases all files, and do this Before Any Install/Uninstall/...!), then Open Defender/Tools, and untick Every box in All the left box modules.../ reboot.

Then open Services, Right click on Windows Defender/Properties, and Disable.../Reboot.

Done!

[twins4384 1]

Thank you so musch all of you for your help. Defender now disabled and all going smoothly.