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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.
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.