I need help quieting Windows Defender....

[Frank Bright]

Hi,
The pop up windows on my task bar are driving me crazy - telling me what
startup programs Windows has blocked (even after being logged on for 20+
minutes), how my networks have changed, etc etc etc.

From what I've been told, this is mostly due to Windows Defender and I've
heard I can go into the settings and quiet it down. But I've looked into the
settings and maybe I'm missing something, but I can't see how to do it.

Could someone direct me as to how to quiet down Windows Defender and how to
find its settings? I already know how to get to the Security Center in the
Control Panel, but when I go to Windows Defender, I don't see many choices
there.

Many Thanks for any help,....Frank B.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,
The pop up windows on my task bar are driving me crazy - telling me what
startup programs Windows has blocked (even after being logged on for 20+
minutes), how my networks have changed, etc etc etc.

From what I've been told, this is mostly due to Windows Defender and
I've heard I can go into the settings and quiet it down. But I've looked
into the settings and maybe I'm missing something, but I can't see how
to do it.

Could someone direct me as to how to quiet down Windows Defender and how
to find its settings? I already know how to get to the Security Center
in the Control Panel, but when I go to Windows Defender, I don't see
many choices there.

Many Thanks for any help,....Frank B.

Instead of turning off the software that's protecting you by warning
you about the malware on your system, why not remove the malware? Your
request is the equivalent of taking the battery out of the smoke
detector, rather than putting out the fire.


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[Frank Bright]

OK, I found the Options and all the settings. I guess i still could use some
guidance on How to quiet Windows Defender down.
I tried this so far: Unchecking "Autostart" as an area to monitor and I went
into the advanced settings and
added C:\hp as an area Not to monitor.

Is this maybe too permissive?

Many Thanks, Frank B.

 

[Frank Bright]

Instead of turning off the software that's protecting you by warning you
about the malware on your system, why not remove the malware? Your
request is the equivalent of taking the battery out of the smoke detector,
rather than putting out the fire.

Thanks Bruce, maybe I was not clear. These "warnings" are about HP's startup
programs (I have an HP Pavilion Media PC that came with a Vista Compatible
sticker...See where I'm going here?)

So while I do like Vista Home Premium 32-bit for the most part, it's hard
not to resent Vista's contention with HP's default programs, and these HP
programs I know can be removed in 'Programs and Features'; that's not hard
to do. But it almost always causes OTHER problems when one tries to do
that. At least, I find it very tricky and somewhat dangerous to fool with
deleting HP's programs on an HP computer. I start getting other error
messages.

Does this help?

Many Thanks, Frank B.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Thanks Bruce, maybe I was not clear. These "warnings" are about HP's
startup programs (I have an HP Pavilion Media PC that came with a Vista
Compatible sticker...See where I'm going here?)

So while I do like Vista Home Premium 32-bit for the most part, it's
hard not to resent Vista's contention with HP's default programs, and
these HP programs I know can be removed in 'Programs and Features';
that's not hard to do. But it almost always causes OTHER problems when
one tries to do that. At least, I find it very tricky and somewhat
dangerous to fool with deleting HP's programs on an HP computer. I start
getting other error messages.

Does this help?

Many Thanks, Frank B.

It does make your dilemma a bit clearer, yes. However, having
experience with HP's cluttered OEM installation, I can say that Defender
is very likely just doing it's job. Some of the crap HP places on a
hard drive *is* nothing but ad-ware. I always remove most of it before
letting the computer be used. If you're not sure which things can
safely be disabled and/or removed, consult a competent local technician.


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Bruce Chambers

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell

 

[Ian Betts]

It does make your dilemma a bit clearer, yes. However, having experience
with HP's cluttered OEM installation, I can say that Defender is very
likely just doing it's job. Some of the crap HP places on a hard drive
*is* nothing but ad-ware. I always remove most of it before letting the
computer be used. If you're not sure which things can safely be disabled
and/or removed, consult a competent local technician.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand
Russell

I'm with you on this Bruce, Shan on another thread, blamed Vista for
breakdowns in new HP and Compaq computers but as I told her its the
computer and its what these sellers put on them.



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Ian

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