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https://github.com/1sam11/remove-windows-defender

A lightweight batch script to completely remove Windows Defender and its components from Windows 7, 10 and 11. Disables Defender updates, telemetry, services, context menus, scanning tasks and hides Defender settings from the Windows Security UI.
https://github.com/1sam11/remove-windows-defender

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A lightweight batch script to completely remove Windows Defender and its components from Windows 7, 10 and 11. Disables Defender updates, telemetry, services, context menus, scanning tasks and hides Defender settings from the Windows Security UI.

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# 🛡️ Remove Windows Defender (Win 7, 10, 11)

This batch script disables and removes Microsoft Windows Defender and related components such as real-time scanning, scheduled tasks, drivers, telemetry (SpyNet), and antivirus UI from the Windows Security app.

> ⚠️ For educational/lab use only. Not recommended for production or internet-connected systems.

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## 🔧 Features

- Disables Defender real-time protection
- Removes Defender scheduled tasks
- Deletes associated services and drivers
- Removes context menu scan entries
- Disables Defender definition updates and telemetry (SpyNet)
- Hides Antivirus section from Windows Security app
- Fully compatible with **Windows 7**, **10**, and **11**

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## 🚀 Usage

1. Download or clone this repository
2. Right-click `remove_defender_compatible.bat` → **Run as Administrator**
3. Reboot your system after completion

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## ⚠️ Disclaimer

This script disables core antivirus functionality. Use only in controlled lab environments or virtual machines. Always create a backup or system restore point beforehand.

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## 📄 License

Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).