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Version 10.5

06 Sep 20:43
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I skipped Version 10.4 because I tested some workarounds for the bug produced with Hyper-V Software after the script is applied.
So, first things first, If you previosly applied this script with version <10.3 and you have problems with Hyper-V or Windows Sandbox, you must reinstall the operating system (or if you have too much data and apps like me, upgrading in-place will solve the issue).
FIX! Hyper-V packages will be not removed. Some references are to WDAG (Windows Defender App Guard), so i applied some GPO for Hyper-V Bug-free Experience.
FIX! Some Commands such as Exploit Disabler is not correctly configured.
Updated the home page with more details and information.
UPDATED AT 19.09,2022
KNOW ISSUES!
If you use virtualization software (VIrtual Box) the app will not work. (affects remover part only).
TO DO IN THE FUTURE!
I've seen today the John Hammond's Youtube Video about disabling the defender antivirus, and it make me an challenge to modify the script a bit (I will replace Melody API with DISM (to remove the package from the system) and the iobit unlocker with del and rmdir cmdlets., This will happen witn v11.)
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWck6-CnlX8&t=934s

Version 10.3

25 Aug 07:58
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FIX! Hyper-V components (App Guard and Containers) will not be removed in the future releases.
NEW! Defender/Windows Security Component discovered in build 25188, (msscoree.sys) service and driver can be removed with this script (it works without them)
FIX! Stabilization of the code.

test

26 Aug 10:19
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test Pre-release
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! This is an Test Version

Version 10.2

18 Aug 12:07
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Version 10.2 Pre-release
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I tested the removal of Windows Defender Application Guard. (so i added that to the script)
FIX! I confused Windows Defender Containers (Defender Offline Scanner .wim file from C:\Windows\Containers) with Hyper-V component. So i removed Hyper-V part from the script.
FIX! So Hyper-V virtualization must work now.

TO-DO LIST
New home page at GitHub Repo.
Trying to remove some defender traces without iobit unlocker.

Version 10.1

12 Aug 17:21
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This update it comes with fixes.
FIX Fixing Applying issues in Windows 10, If you updated Windows 10 (eg. 19044.1826) and apply the script, Windows will says Undoing Changes when reboot.
Applying the script for first time should be faster!
For (#4 ) I've make an workaround, but it should work now. If this no work, Go to Settings -> Apps and Features -> Find the securehealthui and click options , and click on Reset. Applying the script again should solve the issue.

The Version 10 of the Remover Scirpt

12 Jul 22:49
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Windows Defender Remover , version 10.0 is launched.

Change-log of the release

The script is moduled, now, so applying some settings it getting faster and correctly applied.
NEW! We've added Runtime IDs and Classes Remover on the Remover, and implemented.
NEW! If you remove Defender, also it will be removed from Windows Base Image or WinSxS.
NEW! Updated the rules of Defender Disabler part.
FIXED! Some Windows Security App crashes after you apply the disabler part (You must reinstall windows first and applying this version of the script again) (#3 )
FIXED! Some Windows Defender Disabler Rules, are updated.
ADDED! For Increasing performance of the Windows System , the script will disable the Defender SmartScreen (and his enervant pop-ups), and Windows Virtualization System (HVCI, UAC and another features)
UPDATED! Source Code
FIXED! Removal of Defender Security App in Windows 11 it works now (#2)

Version 6.5

17 Jun 17:48
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*Added Firewall Contextual Menu (Right-click in Desktop)
2022-06-17_20-37
Added "Block /Restore internet access for an ".exe" or an app right click"
2022-06-17_20-37_1

Version 6

14 Jun 06:45
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  • Enforcing Removal/Disable of Windows Defender App Guard, a Defender component.
  • Enforcing Removal/Disable of HVSI. Also disabling TPM requiment removal in BitLocker is working now. (for example you can play Valorant with Riot Guard without TPM, or can do things which require TPM).
  • Removal of Windows Security App in all Windows 10 Versions it works now.

A issue:
The firewall context menu is incomplete. I'll come next week with version 6.5 to add Firewall Context Menu and instructions how-to-use.

Version 5

27 May 17:20
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  • Optimized Code
  • Remove amsi.dll* depedency (and it not crashing)
  • Removing Windows Exploit Settings on all processes

*amsi dll is (Windows AntiMalware System Interface used by some apps, this version unregister the file, after it remove. -> fast start up at some adobe apps.

Version 4.5

12 May 08:05
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Ability to disable Windows Virtualizations. Disabling Windows Virtualizations is disabling UAC (UserAccountControl).
Also disable Windows SmartScreen, a Windows Defender Component.
Added access to Windows firewall in the Desktop Context Menu (vis Windows Security App is imposibile because this is removed, after applying the script).
Disabled and remove Windows Exploit Security Settings (most at all not worked correctly because Defender is removed).