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cajunbk
Hi, I have been trying to get rid of Windows Defender definitions and updates from add/remove. It says "this update cannot be removed". I can't even find the program . Just how do I get rid of it?
I have windows xp. What should I do?

Thanks,
cajunbk
buddy215
Follow the directions in the link below for disabling Defender. You cannot uninstall it in Vista.
http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-disa...indows-Defender

You will get still get alerts from security center until you replace Defender with another antispyware.
cajunbk
Hi Buddy, I thank you for your help. I failed to say I was using windows xp. Before you replyed, I was able to remove windows defender with ccleaner.

Thanks again,
cajunbk
quietman7
For others reading this thread:

Uninstalling Windows Defender in XP by running the uninstall command option from Run
koolkat
thumbup2.gif Windows Defender is a must for your PC. wacko.gif I don't understand why you would even want to uninstall Windows Defender updates unless some how it got infected.
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