windows defender

[andyparks]

can i uninstall windows defender on windows 7 or is it like vista you can only turn it off i dont use it and never will

 

[skunksmash]

can i uninstall windows defender on windows 7 or is it likw vista you can only turn it off i dont use it and never will

i think its integrated into the OS & as such it can only be disabled.

 

[Brink]

Hello Andy,

Yes, Windows Defender can only be turned off. If you have MSE installed, then it will turn off Windows Defender by default since it is used instead.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/6397-windows-defender-turn-off.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[logicearth]

Or just leave it alone as it is not hurting anything.