Defender Remover is a Windows tool that gives you more control over the operating system. It is possible to deactivate internal antivirus protection, freeing up additional hardware resources for other tasks.

OS management

After starting the software it will detect and disable all security elements associated with Windows Defender. This includes:

SmartScreen;
Web Threat Service;
File Virtualization (UAC);
Driver Block List, etc.

Similar to Defender Control, all operations are performed automatically. However, it is necessary to whitelist the main executable file to avoid potential issues. Detailed instructions and conflict resolution recommendations are available in the official GitHub repository.

Potential advantages

Removing Defender may result in faster performance for demanding applications such as gaming or video editing. Moreover, the program empowers users to tailor their security preferences and install third party antivirus solutions. The amount of telemetry collected by Microsoft can be greatly reduced as well, which is crucial when working in corporate network environments.

Features

free to download and use;
allows you to deactivate all system components related to Defender;
simplifies the installation of other cybersecurity tools, preventing internal conflicts;
users can improve the overall OS performance, especially on low end machines;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.