Vista tip: How to Disable Automatic Windows Defender and Speed up Your Computer

 

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Windows Defender - built-in malware protector from Microsoft is very poor at protecting your computer from external threats. You are much better off using a 3rd-party software program for total protection like XoftSpy or other antivirus program.

Disabling Automatic Windows Defender will just improve your Windows Vista performance and speed up your computer.

To disable:

1. Click the Start button
2. Type services into the Start Search box
3. Find Windows Defender in the list of programs
4. Double-click on Windows Defender
5. Choose Tools from the top menu
6. Select Options
7. Uncheck Auto Start at the bottom of the window