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Category: Windows defender

  • Windows 7 Tips

    How To Uninstall, Disable, and Remove Windows Defender

    If you’re already running a full anti-malware suite, you might not even realize that Windows Defender is already installed with Windows, and is probably wasting precious resources. Here’s how to get rid of it.

    Now, just to be clear, we’re not saying that we hate Windows Defender. Some spyware protection is better than none, and it’s built in and free! But, if you are already running something that provides great anti-malware protection, there’s no need to have more than one application running at a time.



    Disable Windows Defender

    Unfortunately, Windows Defender is completely built into Windows, and you’re not going to actually uninstall it.

    Open up Windows Defender, go to Tools on the top menu, and then click on Options.



    Now click on Administrator on the left-hand pane, uncheck the box for “Use this program”, and click the Save button.

    You will then be told that the program is turned off.

    If you really, really want to make sure that it never comes back, you can also open up the Services panel through Control Panel, or by typing services.msc into the Start Menu search or run boxes. Find Windows Defender in the list and double-click on it.

    And then you can change Startup type to Disabled.


    Now again, we’re not necessarily advocating that you get rid of Windows Defender. Make sure you keep yourself protected from malware.

  • How to Enable or Disable Aero Shake in Windows 7

    Aero Shake is a shining feature in Windows 7 which allows you to minimize all running windows except the one which you are working on. Maybe you think this feature is unnecessary, and want to disable it, or just want to know how to control Aero Shake function by yourself.

    Information
    This article will show you how to enable or disable Aero Shake for all users in Windows 7 to have open windows from being minimized or restored when the active window is shaken back and forth with the mouse.
    Warning
    NOTE: If Aero is not enabled, then Aero Shake will still not work even when enabled or turned on.
    1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
    1 GB of system memory(RAM)
    A graphics card with support for DirectX 9 graphics with at least 128 MB of memory.
    The graphics card must support Pixel Shader 2.0 and the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM).
    The Desktop Window Manager Session Manager and Themes Services need to be set as Started and Automatic.
    You must be have True Color (32 bit) set instead of High Color (16 bit).
    Desktop composition needs to be enabled (checked) in Visual Effects.
    Refresh or update your WEI score.
    Solution:
    Through the Local Group Policy Editor
    1. Click on start menu, type gpedit.msc in the search line then you will see
    2. Click on gpedit to open the Local Group Policy Editor window, and then click on in the left pane to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Desktop, find Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture in the right pane.
    3. Double click Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture  in the right pane.
    Now you should see the setting window.
    4. NOTE: the setting is named with “Turn off”, so read the information in the below right pane.
    Choose Enabled will disable Aero Shake..
    Choose Disabled or Not Configured will turn on Aero Shake.
    Then press OK to save your changes. It’ll immediately work.


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  • How to Turn Windows Defender On or Off in Windows 7

    Information
    This will show you how to turn Windows Defender On or Off in Windows 7. When Windows Defender is on, you will be alerted when spyware and other potentially unwanted software tries to install itself or run on your computer. By default, Windows Defender is turned on in Windows 7.

    Warning
    It’s important to run antispyware software whenever you’re using your computer. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software can try to install itself on your computer any time you connect to the Internet. It can also infect your computer when you install some programs using a CD, DVD, or other removable media. Spyware or potentially unwanted software can also be programmed to run at unexpected times, not just when it’s installed.
    OPTION ONE
    Turn Off Windows Defender
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items View), and click on the Windows Defender icon.
    2. Click on Tools on the toolbar at the top. (See screenshot below)
    3. Under Settings, click on Options. (See screenshot below)
    4. In the left pane, click on Administrator. (See screenshot below)
    5. Uncheck the Use this program box. (See screenshot below step 4)
    7. Click on the Save button. (See screenshot below step 4)
    8. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    9. Click on the Close button. (See screenshot below)
    OPTION TWO
    Turn On Windows Defender
    1. Open the Control Panel (All Items View), and click on the Windows Defender icon.
    2. Click on the click here to turn it on link. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE:
    This will take a moment to finish.
    3. When finished, close the Windows Defender window. (See screenshot below step two in OPTION ONE)
    NOTE:
    To help prevent spyware and other potentially unwanted software from running on your computer, it is recommended that you also turn on Windows Defender real-time protection and select all real-time protection options.