Solved: Windows Defender / AVG conflict

Stew · 06-09-2009

Hi,

Please can someone tell me how to turn off Windows Defender?

I am using AVG –paid version, since I was having problems with the free version earlier this year. But I just realised that Windows Defender is also running, and my computer is running very slowly. I asked AVG but they wouldn’t help.

Thanks

Stew

DCiAdmin · 06-09-2009

Hello Stew,

You can easily Uninstall it through Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Windows Defender -> Uninstall or Remove

Stew · 06-10-2009

Thank you for your response. However, should I be uninstalling it, or should I just switch it "off"? Please confirm?
Thank you.

DCiAdmin · 06-10-2009

Stew,

If it's going to be OFF, why keep it installed?

Hengis · 06-10-2009

Originally Posted by DCiAdmin

Stew,

If it's going to be OFF, why keep it installed?

Hmmm..why indeed.

Anyway Stew, here's how you turn it off (and on)

1. Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender.

2. Click Tools, and then click Options.

3. Under Administrator options, select or clear the Use Windows Defender check box, and then click Save. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

lucianp · 06-11-2009

If it's going to be OFF, why keep it installed?

I would suggest that turning off is the correct option if you are having issues (conflicts) with one or more applications and are troubleshooting a problem.

Uninstall only when you are sure that the application is not needed again.

DCiAdmin · 06-11-2009

Stew,

LucianP is correct. For troubleshooting - Off IS a better choice.

I DO use both AVG 8.5 and Windows Defender together and do NOT experience slowness.

Have you checked your system for malware? If you wish to pursue that option, please review the PreWork document found in my signature line and post the requested logs back into this thread.

06-09-2009	#1
Stew Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54 PC Experience: Experienced	Windows Defender / AVG conflict Hi, Please can someone tell me how to turn off Windows Defender? I am using AVG –paid version, since I was having problems with the free version earlier this year. But I just realised that Windows Defender is also running, and my computer is running very slowly. I asked AVG but they wouldn’t help. Thanks Stew

06-09-2009	#2
DCiAdmin Tech Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Heart of the US Midwest Posts: 7,520 PC Experience: Perpetual Student	Re: Windows Defender / AVG conflict Hello Stew, You can easily Uninstall it through Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Windows Defender -> Uninstall or Remove __________________ DCiAdmin *PCHF Rules* / *PreWork* / *AfterWork* / *PCHF Downloads* / *System File Checker* Thank you for entrusting your system to PCHF!

06-10-2009	#3
Stew Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Windows Defender / AVG conflict Thank you for your response. However, should I be uninstalling it, or should I just switch it "off"? Please confirm? Thank you.

06-10-2009	#4
DCiAdmin Tech Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Heart of the US Midwest Posts: 7,520 PC Experience: Perpetual Student	Re: Windows Defender / AVG conflict Stew, If it's going to be OFF, why keep it installed? __________________ DCiAdmin *PCHF Rules* / *PreWork* / *AfterWork* / *PCHF Downloads* / *System File Checker* Thank you for entrusting your system to PCHF!

06-10-2009	#5
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,778 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: Windows Defender / AVG conflict Originally Posted by DCiAdmin Stew, If it's going to be OFF, why keep it installed? Hmmm..why indeed. Anyway Stew, here's how you turn it off (and on) 1. Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button , clicking All Programs, and then clicking Windows Defender. 2. Click Tools, and then click Options. 3. Under Administrator options, select or clear the Use Windows Defender check box, and then click Save. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

06-11-2009	#6
lucianp Tech Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tornado Alley, 4200m East of the Bunker Posts: 322 PC Experience: There's always more to learn.	Re: Windows Defender / AVG conflict If it's going to be OFF, why keep it installed? I would suggest that turning off is the correct option if you are having issues (conflicts) with one or more applications and are troubleshooting a problem. Uninstall only when you are sure that the application is not needed again.

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