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  1. Thread: Disable the Windows Defender on Windows 10 20H2 by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 55 Views 60,712

    Easy with this: Defender Control v1.6...

    Easy with this: Defender Control v1.6
  2. Thread: Microsoft Defender setup--Is this reasonable and correct? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 10 Views 7,153

    The main problem is MS's famously poor...

    The main problem is MS's famously poor documentation. Some of those PS and GPO settings are for different Windows Enterprise editions.

    There are knowledgeable forum members here or at the MT...
  3. Thread: Microsoft Defender setup--Is this reasonable and correct? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 10 Views 7,153

    Why not make things simple and use this? GitHub -...

    Why not make things simple and use this? GitHub - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender: Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings.
    And any questions you might have may be asked...
  4. Thread: Giving AVAST Free [20.6] a second chance by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 9 Views 1,778

    I like Windows Defender but after the...

    I like Windows Defender but after the NetworkInspection bug Bitdefender Free v. 1.0.17.192 is running problem-free here. It is nothing like when I tried it 1+ yrs ago and it had a couple of real...
  5. Thread: Giving AVAST Free [20.6] a second chance by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 9 Views 1,778

    You can try Bitdefender Free. It's very fast with...

    You can try Bitdefender Free. It's very fast with a simple, uncluttered GUI.
  6. Thread: Can I get by with Windows Defender Virus Protection? W by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 13 Views 32,065

    Yes, you can. If you wish to take full advantage...

    Yes, you can. If you wish to take full advantage of WD's capabilities, you might like to try GitHub - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender: Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus...
  7. Thread: Deactivate W Defender for 90 minutes by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 2 Views 33,174

    You may use this simple application which is just...

    You may use this simple application which is just an executable.
    Defender Control v1.6

    Or you may use Group Policy but you will need to restart your computer.
  8. Thread: Wife received a very disturbing email. by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 20 Views 8,989

    I usually answer in a foreign language. Lots of...

    I usually answer in a foreign language. Lots of fun because I'm a man of many languages and a master of none! ;) My imitations are quite believable though.:roflmao:
  9. Thread: Can https://www.antivirussoftwareguide.com be trusted?? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 13 Views 2,594

    Windows Defender is hardened easily using GitHub...

    Windows Defender is hardened easily using GitHub - AndyFul/ConfigureDefender: Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings. This is a simple GUI to easily enable and...
  10. Thread: How to stop “windows defender antivirus service”? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 52 Views 174,219

    The simple fix is using Defender Control which...

    The simple fix is using Defender Control which does not require installation as it's only an executable file. Use it once and you're done! :cool:
  11. Thread: Antivirus always turned off by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 5 Views 1,218

    I agree that this might fix the problem. Comodo...

    I agree that this might fix the problem. Comodo recent versions are known to be buggy. Good luck!
  12. Thread: Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 4 Views 7,525

    You may enable WD advanced settings via GPO,...

    You may enable WD advanced settings via GPO, Powershell or by using the ConfigureDefender app. These settings aren't available through the Windows Security Center, which only has default settings....
  13. Thread: Antivirus choice by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 14 Views 2,764

    You are able able to allow files WD has...

    You are able able to allow files WD has quarantined. You do this by going to Windows Security > Virus and threat protection > Protection history and look for the file(s) you want to allow. The...
  14. Thread: kb-2267602 Doesn't want to install by Bertazzone
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 12 Views 24,863

    It will definitely be in the system tray. OP can...

    It will definitely be in the system tray. OP can simply drag WD icon from system tray into the taskbar to be easily viewed and managed, which is what I do.
  15. Thread: kb-2267602 Doesn't want to install by Bertazzone
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 12 Views 24,863

    Have you tried this? Manually update Windows...

    Have you tried this?

    Manually update Windows Defender to fix update failures KB2267602 (Definition 1.213.6196.0) – Error 0x80070643 | Matt Slay, PhC

    This is the M$ solution:
    ...
  16. Thread: Is Windows Security okay or no? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 24 Views 4,671

    You're welcome!

    You're welcome!
  17. Thread: Just Windows Security? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 13 Views 2,650

    If you decide not to use Kasperky, or your...

    If you decide not to use Kasperky, or your subscription runs out, Windows Defender is just fine. Check out this post in a similar thread: Is Windows Security okay or no?
  18. Thread: Is Windows Security okay or no? by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 24 Views 4,671

    A simple way to get the most out of Windows...

    A simple way to get the most out of Windows Defender is to use ConfigureDefender. It's a GUI application to enable Windows Defender's advanced settings, e.g. Attack Surface Reduction rules, increased...
  19. Thread: Mcafee causing win 10 upgrade to stop. by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 4 Views 5,736

    McAfee is notorious regarding uninstall. They...

    McAfee is notorious regarding uninstall. They leave junk like Scheduled Tasks, etc. behind. Use their tool and say "Bye-bye". Reboot > Update. First thing I did with my new laptop.
  20. Thread: How-To Geek - Protect Your Files From Ransomware by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 30 Views 9,698

    Please be aware that WD some anti-exploit...

    Please be aware that WD some anti-exploit settings, i.e. Attack Surface Reduction rules, allow exclusions but others do not. And a couple of the more restrictive rules may cause issues, depending on...
  21. Thread: AVG Free Problems by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 17 Views 4,453

    I agree. Please consider Windows Defender. It's...

    I agree. Please consider Windows Defender. It's overall testing scores have been excellent. You can harden WD by using ConfigureDefender, a simple GUI to easily take full advantage of its advanced...
  22. Thread: How-To Geek - Protect Your Files From Ransomware by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 30 Views 9,698

    I agree with Bree and Wynona and use Controlled...

    I agree with Bree and Wynona and use Controlled Folder Access with out any problems. M$'s GUI implementation of ransomware protection is definitely clunky, just like the rest of Windows Defender. ...
  23. Thread: Uninstall windows defender by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 6 Views 11,299

    You may also use this tiny app to disable Windows...

    You may also use this tiny app to disable Windows Defender:

    Defender Control v1.6
  24. Thread: EEK unable to connect to update server by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 3 Views 1,446

    Problem solved. There were some stubborn...

    Problem solved. There were some stubborn leftovers from a prior uninstall of another app. Thanks anyway for your replies.
  25. Thread: EEK unable to connect to update server by Bertazzone
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 3 Views 1,446

    EEK unable to connect to update server

    I can no longer get Emsisoft Emergency Kit to update. I receive this message: "Unable to connect to update servers, etc...."
    I tried Eset online scanner and have the same problem. I contacted Emsi...
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