In the video you said you were going to make the video easier to delete defender. Then, immediately started a full video on how YOU were using the REGEDIT process and NOT the GUI program download. You didn't even provide a DOWNLOAD link to the download. So, my question is: How is diving into the REGEDIT truly easier then using a ready made GUI program? Modifying the registry is NOT easier than using an actual GUI. Maybe things are different where you live, but screwing with the registry versus following ready made steps is defintely NOT the easy way.
This is all very well, but what about some numbers. How bad is Windows Defender compared with a suggested replacement? How much memory etc does it save. It would be even handy to know how you know that the Windows Security tools don't work that well. Removing security components is all very well but you ought to point to possible replacements and show how one can be installed. There's a;ways going to be someone who decides to do what you show here and then carried on without any security!
Glad i found this article. MS really pissess me off everytime they have an update. Defender has always been an pain in the behind :) while i use an AV that is way better. Thanks a million 👍👍👍
If you completely remove defender it will brick your windows updates after some time. It is better to disable defender functions with powershell commands. That way you wont brick windows updates.
What I'm seeing on my PC when following the steps of your tutorial is not the same as what you show in your video. 1) When you copied the registry information from GitHub, you clicked on a symbol - double paper symbol - that allowed you to copy raw contents. That symbol is not there for me. Everything else is the same, just no symbol. 2) So, I copied the registry contents by highlighting them, then pressing Ctrl C to copy. Pasted to Notepad, but when I go to Save File - naming the created folder Antivirus_d.reg - to desktop and choose Save as type All Files (*.*), I don't get six files saved to my desktop like you did, I only get one. That one file is called Antivirus_d. The others are missing. And, the name of the one file I have is not the same as yours; Antivirus_d.reg. At this point, not comfortable proceeding with the disabling. Any thoughts?
This seems like a future thing for me as Win 10 support stops, as for now Defender is fine however after end of life for Win10 I believe that people will be forced to use alt virus protection. Gonna save this one for 2024 Very useful Thanks 😎😎👍👍
Sadly, this didn't work for me. I have everything disabled as shown in the beginning of your tutorial, but the MsMpEng.exe is still running and taking up a lot of resources. When trying to "end Task" I get the access denied, as well as when I tried to go into regedt.
If you have a program or two that are being a resource hog, that means you have a very slow computer with a slow processor with 4GB or 8GB of RAM that are contemporary with store bought computers. Get a faster computer. I have 32GB of RAM and a Ryzen 5 3600 6 core (12 thread) processor that will throttle to 4GHz on all 12 threads. I have absolutely no throttling due to programs being a "resource hog". My computer can handle it. Malwarebytes works great along with Windows Defender. If you want to limp along with a slow computer then by all means start stripping all programs that are slowing your computer down. If you are able to, get a faster processor and upgrade your memory to at least 16GB of RAM. The minimum requirement by Microsoft, a slow processor with 4GB or 8GB of RAM are enough to run Windows, but it you want to run other programs you need to upgrade. I am referring to using my old slow computer and having the same problems you are having stripping it down until I upgraded my computer.
I have a reason why i have to murder this antivirus, because this antivirus is now currently deleting all of my important files which this antivirus kept thinking that the files it deletes contains virus, although they arent.
Antivirus_d, Defender Anti-Phishing_d, Security Health_d, SmartScreen, Virtualization and Windows Security Center_d Are these all? What do these SmartScreen and Virtualization do? If they get disabled and if I want to enable them, how would I do it?
Not as many as you think. What was the process count before disabling? Ram usage is about the same as bit defender. Processes are about the same as bit defender also
I've used ZoneAlarm pro antivirus + firewall since the beginning of time. Then comes Windows 10 with its Windows Defender taking over from my ZoneAlarm pro antivirus + firewall. It no longer scans my downloads. It is as if Windows Defender has stopped ZoneAlarm!
I want to uninstall defender because it does annoying things like disable Spotify and audio files I want to use but than I have the risk. Also I can’t go to settings because the search bar and the windows button doesn’t work
When the antimalware becomes the virus - ridiculous how it cripples my system - its number one in my task manager list for high usage ram, up to 40%, terrible.
@@Nick41622 Well Nick - others are far better. I either buy Bitdefender or Kaspersky. I never buy software online, as these are always on sale at least 5 times/year. As low as $22.00 and up to no more than $30.00. CAN. Monthly - dirt cheap
Micro$oft bought out or ripped off some great companies over the years, and it’s a decent anti-virus. Resource hog, yes, but all the ones I’ve used (mcafee, norton, kaspersky, trend, etc… both personally and in business)
Finally remove windows defender. Let me know what you guys think in comments.
I don't think it's a good idea to remove defender from windows
In my opinion W Defender is a piece of garbage. It’s leaving my system ASAP. Thanks for sharing.
@@dipankarbasak07 Why - Curious
where the link to the program
Hi! Does new Windows Updates re-install Defender?
In the video you said you were going to make the video easier to delete defender. Then, immediately started a full video on how YOU were using the REGEDIT process and NOT the GUI program download. You didn't even provide a DOWNLOAD link to the download. So, my question is: How is diving into the REGEDIT truly easier then using a ready made GUI program? Modifying the registry is NOT easier than using an actual GUI. Maybe things are different where you live, but screwing with the registry versus following ready made steps is defintely NOT the easy way.
Lol so angry. Regedit is easier if you know how to use computers
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender]
“DisableAntiSpyware”=dword:00000001
“DisableRealtimeMonitoring”=dword:00000001
“DisableAntiVirus”=dword:00000001
“DisableSpecialRunningModes”=dword:00000001
“DisableRoutinelyTakingAction”=dword:00000001
“ServiceKeepAlive”=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Policy Manager]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection]
“DisableBehaviorMonitoring”=dword:00000001
“DisableOnAccessProtection”=dword:00000001
“DisableScanOnRealtimeEnable”=dword:00000001
“DisableRealtimeMonitoring”=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Signature Updates]
“ForceUpdateFromMU”=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet]
“DisableBlockAtFirstSeen”=dword:00000001
Thank you. I love the narration. very clear and concise. WD started flagging my AVN game downloads with false positives recently.
Thanks Brian, nice tutorial.
I wouldn't mind seeing the application in action.
Me too.
I will do it tomorrow
This is all very well, but what about some numbers. How bad is Windows Defender compared with a suggested replacement? How much memory etc does it save. It would be even handy to know how you know that the Windows Security tools don't work that well.
Removing security components is all very well but you ought to point to possible replacements and show how one can be installed. There's a;ways going to be someone who decides to do what you show here and then carried on without any security!
I can make them videos for you.
1 quick point a system restore point won't restore the registry . You should show how to make a registry restore point .
Great video again well explained video enjoyed this on way home today thank you keep up the good work 😛
Awesome! Thank you!
@@Britec09 plz give me that .reg files
Glad i found this article. MS really pissess me off everytime they have an update. Defender has always been an pain in the behind :) while i use an AV that is way better. Thanks a million 👍👍👍
What was the command you paste @ 12:06. Many Thanks
Edit; Defender was still running for me after re-boot? Thanks
"Let me go ahead and just paste this in..." paste what?
If you completely remove defender it will brick your windows updates after some time. It is better to disable defender functions with powershell commands. That way you wont brick windows updates.
disable is what I would do
@@Britec09 Then why post this vid. How to disable with powershell?
Which do you consider to be a better anti-virus protection for our desktops after removing Windows Defender then? Love your videos, by the way ! 👌
bitdefender, kaspersky or eset
@@Britec09 1st 2 for sure
Panda. nice and light.
@@Britec09 I've got Eset and it does the job. 👍
@ET Himself 😱🤣
Which file launches the GUI? The latest version is 12 yet it says the GUI is in version 13?
What registry file disables the antimalware service exe?
What I'm seeing on my PC when following the steps of your tutorial is not the same as what you show in your video. 1) When you copied the registry information from GitHub, you clicked on a symbol - double paper symbol - that allowed you to copy raw contents. That symbol is not there for me. Everything else is the same, just no symbol. 2) So, I copied the registry contents by highlighting them, then pressing Ctrl C to copy. Pasted to Notepad, but when I go to Save File - naming the created folder Antivirus_d.reg - to desktop and choose Save as type All Files (*.*), I don't get six files saved to my desktop like you did, I only get one. That one file is called Antivirus_d. The others are missing. And, the name of the one file I have is not the same as yours; Antivirus_d.reg. At this point, not comfortable proceeding with the disabling. Any thoughts?
This seems like a future thing for me as Win 10 support stops, as for now Defender is fine however after end of life for Win10 I believe that people will be forced to use alt virus protection. Gonna save this one for 2024 Very useful Thanks 😎😎👍👍
That is a good point
Sadly, this didn't work for me. I have everything disabled as shown in the beginning of your tutorial, but the MsMpEng.exe is still running and taking up a lot of resources. When trying to "end Task" I get the access denied, as well as when I tried to go into regedt.
Every file I click on takes me to cmd or script document, not a program. I can never navigate Github properly. 🤦♂
not just me then
at 1211 what do you paste into PowerShell???
Brian. Do you know if this program will work on Windows 10 Enterprise or not? And will it, too, be able to be reversed?
If you have a program or two that are being a resource hog, that means you have a very slow computer with a slow processor with 4GB or 8GB of RAM that are contemporary with store bought computers. Get a faster computer. I have 32GB of RAM and a Ryzen 5 3600 6 core (12 thread) processor that will throttle to 4GHz on all 12 threads. I have absolutely no throttling due to programs being a "resource hog". My computer can handle it. Malwarebytes works great along with Windows Defender. If you want to limp along with a slow computer then by all means start stripping all programs that are slowing your computer down. If you are able to, get a faster processor and upgrade your memory to at least 16GB of RAM. The minimum requirement by Microsoft, a slow processor with 4GB or 8GB of RAM are enough to run Windows, but it you want to run other programs you need to upgrade. I am referring to using my old slow computer and having the same problems you are having stripping it down until I upgraded my computer.
Thanks for sharing
I have a reason why i have to murder this antivirus, because this antivirus is now currently deleting all of my important files which this antivirus kept thinking that the files it deletes contains virus, although they arent.
Yes I'd love to see you use the regular program to do this.
What is it I’m trying to remove it rn
i reccomended you to make the video more easy to understand for all of us
Where is the download link sir ?
Next time put the link of the file or page in your video descriptions...
Hi Brain, if you could so program version that would be great. Keep up the good work
Please show how to do this with the program. What is your suggestion for a replacement of Windows Security/Defender?
Tomorrow I will make it
Why not post a direct link to the github?
This is a bad idea.
Will windows defender come back after a major update andwill it cause update errors.
Couldn't you build a Windows 10 ISO without Defender ?
If you have home you can still download group policy.
it dose not run in background here totaly disabled here cause of nortno 360 here
Yes, when you have a third-party antivirus installed windows security doesn't run. So no need to uninstall it.
Antivirus_d, Defender Anti-Phishing_d, Security Health_d, SmartScreen, Virtualization and Windows Security Center_d
Are these all? What do these SmartScreen and Virtualization do? If they get disabled and if I want to enable them, how would I do it?
Where can I get the commands used in Britec powershell? Thanks
Is there anyway to remove taskbar or hide it and use dock want to do this as using an OLED panel
why so though all that trouble ....I have been using Windows Defender for many years without any problem never have any virus
Yes, that's true.
Not as many as you think. What was the process count before disabling? Ram usage is about the same as bit defender. Processes are about the same as bit defender also
SO CAN I HAVE THE LINK TO THE GITHUB WTF IS YOUR PROBLEM
True, so lazy of him not to just provide the link in the description.
I've used ZoneAlarm pro antivirus + firewall since the beginning of time. Then comes Windows 10 with its Windows Defender taking over from my ZoneAlarm pro antivirus + firewall. It no longer scans my downloads. It is as if Windows Defender has stopped ZoneAlarm!
I take it that one can not delete the files - Or corrupt them? Thanks again
It can delete them, better to disable in my opinion
@@Britec09 Curious as to why
Powershell code dont work on mine please help😢
I want to uninstall defender because it does annoying things like disable Spotify and audio files I want to use but than I have the risk. Also I can’t go to settings because the search bar and the windows button doesn’t work
greatly useful tips for PC.
I'm in the Windows 11 Dev insider updates, if this will come back as soon is updated to a new Build, thanks in advance
i only use norton 360 delux here for up to 5 devices pay 110 dollars a year so far so good
no issues for me never used defender never liked here
get that for $20 a year
i cant even download that because windows says its a virus
When the antimalware becomes the virus - ridiculous how it cripples my system - its number one in my task manager list for high usage ram, up to 40%, terrible.
Good point)
Thanks
LIKED Microsoft PC Manager: Antivirus, Cleanup PC, protection
Please share the links with us in description
I felt smarter after watching the video lol
i have an deep hatred for windows defender
Defender or Windows Security?
Defender
Security now.
@@Britec09 No Brian it's Security.
Recommend to me a lightweight anti-virus.
Thanks Brian, she gone
You're welcome
Well done/This is a keeper ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks
I would never uninstall it. Why pay?
@@Nick41622 Well Nick - others are far better. I either buy Bitdefender or Kaspersky.
I never buy software online, as these are always on sale at least 5 times/year. As low as $22.00 and up to no more than $30.00.
CAN. Monthly - dirt cheap
@@ethimself5064 I could easily run Windows 10/11 without an antivirus.
@@Nick41622 Try it for a month perhaps
Very good thanks
Most welcome
Windows Defender is one of the best free AV.
Not so sure about that
Yes, you only need to do a Google search.
@@Nick41622 Google is the Biggest Virus in the world 😂🤣🤣.
@@shanthamurthy1234 Then you learn nothing.
@@shanthamurthy1234 Just so you know Google Chrome is going to stop Adblockers from working. Firefox will never do this.
Malwarebytes is the worst of all.
works thx
👍
Thanks
"Resource hawg?" Taskmanager showing 123mb on my system. Seems minimalistic to me. Fits my needs well. Wouldnt think of uninstalling.
stay with it then
Cool!
Pesky creature it is
It sure is
No. Your browser is your first line of defence & a fully updated PC. Windows security is more than enough.
Yakkety Yak
Micro$oft bought out or ripped off some great companies over the years, and it’s a decent anti-virus.
Resource hog, yes, but all the ones I’ve used (mcafee, norton, kaspersky, trend, etc… both personally and in business)
congrats according to yourtask manager your memory went from 12% to 9% . on my pc defender floats back n forth between 0.1% to 0.2% so not a big deal!
or just leave it on your PC... is is litterly better than bitdefender, kaspersky or eset
its no where near as good as bitdefender, kaspersky or eset and I have proven it
@@Britec09 Why is eset good? Yes, it is very light on resources but as virus protection it is only average.
Endless rubbish waffle