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Want To Remove Windows Defender

#1 Klink

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Posted 08 November 2007 - 10:57 PM

I am trying to remove this from my system using Add and Remove programs. When I attempt removal, I get a message that the program cannot find the WindowsDefender.msi file. File does not exist on my computer. Cannot download Windows Defender from Microsoft site, says that program already exists. Can I eliminate program by deleting file from Program Files and all references from registry? Or, any other help appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Vista Home Premium, SP1
Dell Dimension E510
P4 Duo Core 2.2
2 Gb memory

Avast Anti-virus & Malware 4.8
Threatfire 4.0.0.10
Windows Firewall

#2 TMacK

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Posted 13 November 2007 - 12:44 AM

Others have successfully used the Windows Installer Cleanup utility to uninstall Defender.
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility.

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#3 quietman7

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Posted 13 November 2007 - 02:44 PM

Are you using Defender in Vista? If so, you can only disable Defender. It is a feature of Vista and part of the operating system so you cannot uninstall it.

"How to Turn Windows Defender on or off in Vista"

Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2007-2012