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Uninstall Windows Defender in Windows 7

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 202630595 views
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Problem

Can Windows Defender be permanently uninstalled/removed from my current Windows 7 installation, it can't be done through the Add/Remove Programs Wizard.

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Fix for: Uninstall Windows Defender in Windows 7

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I do not think it is possible to completly remove without the aid of a tool such as Vlite. However, your best bet is to go in to "Computer Management" then "Services" and set the Windows Defender service to disabled.

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