Locked Removing Defender quickly and definitely with Windows "Disk Cleanup" function

[Aileron]

I like to be rid of Windows Defender completely. Deleting the Windows Defender program folder is restricted of course, with a flag saying this action requires permission of the "Trusted Installer". However, I just now discover that dragging the entire Windows Defender program folder over to a C:\Windows.old folder (either created by a new Windows install or readily typed up for the occasion), and subsequently running Disk Cleanup, does eradicate Defender efficiently, no questions asked, and in virtually one mouse-click.

I was just wondering if this is already a known Defender removal procedure and if it is commonly practiced. I have taken out Edge (C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe) in this same way.

Opinions welcomed.

 

[mobi0001]

It removes, but then with an update it will come back. At least defender will.

 

[Uncle Mac]

Torrent - Defender Control 2.1 Multilingual *TeamOS*

Since Vista, Windows Defender is included with Windows. It's a small piece of software that runs in the background to help protect, your computer from malware (malicious software) like viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software. Some spyware protection is better than none, and...

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[mobi0001]

Torrent - Defender Control 2.1 Multilingual *TeamOS*

Since Vista, Windows Defender is included with Windows. It's a small piece of software that runs in the background to help protect, your computer from malware (malicious software) like viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software. Some spyware protection is better than none, and...

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This actually does not help, as it just does what the OP stated doing manually. Removal is only when you have it removed and cleaned completely.

 

[Aileron]

It removes, but then with an update it will come back. At least defender will.

Understood, but I have updating killed.

 

[Jerry_Xristos]

Understood, but I have updating killed.

@Aileron
Try with DISM++ to disable windows defender or try this program (to disable it) it will do the job for you.

Torrent - Optimizer 14.2 *TeamOS*

A fresh Windows installation isn’t as clean as many users would like, as some of the features included in the latest versions of the OS are seen as unnecessary, hampering performance and compromising your privacy.Optimizer is a simple-to-use application that enables you to disable various...

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[pleiadians]

That's interesting thanks. I have used remove defender 4.1 and windows-defender-remover from jbara git hub to remove defender. I find defender slows older machines way to much. Have you used autoruns or a startup analyzer after you uninstall defender to see what is happening with startups and services? Thank you for sharing.

 

[mobi0001]

That's interesting thanks. I have used remove defender 4.1 and windows-defender-remover from jbara git hub to remove defender. I find defender slows older machines way to much. Have you used autoruns or a startup analyzer after you uninstall defender to see what is happening with startups and services? Thank you for sharing.

Actually your startup and running services get debloated by almost 30-35% post that. Your RAM usage goes down almost 60%.

 

[pleiadians]

I must try that, sounds fun. Defender does all sorts of things in the background and can be a system hog for sure. I don't have anything with a windows.old folder but will try on a virtual machine to make one. Regaining control of windows is harder than ever. Thanks again, I appreciate it.

 

[DGrigorescu]

i usually prefer to install Windows for a long period, even years. This is possible with LTSC and a good computer usage. Use Winaero, Optimizer, Def Control. I had bad experience with other methods, most cases errors when updating Windows wich is a big problem for me since I don't want to change my OS frequently. So my advice is: play safe, don't try too many scripts/tweaks since you don't want to reinstall Windows soon.

 

[pleiadians]

A good point and a fair warning, test in virtual machines and or back up before any messing around! I doubt there's a single person on the forum that hasn't crashed their daily driver machine by being tempted to tune it a bit more, that's both the pain and the fun of it.

 

[Aileron]

@Aileron
Try with DISM++ to disable windows defender or try this program (to disable it) it will do the job for you.

Torrent - Optimizer 14.2 *TeamOS*

A fresh Windows installation isn’t as clean as many users would like, as some of the features included in the latest versions of the OS are seen as unnecessary, hampering performance and compromising your privacy.Optimizer is a simple-to-use application that enables you to disable various...

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Thank you @Jerry_Xristos this I will try.