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Disable "Windows Security Health Host" process

This script disables the Windows Security Health Host. The Windows Security Health Host monitors and reports on the Windows operating system's security status. It continuously checks system security aspects like Defender antivirus, firewall status, and the presence of the latest security patches. It automatically starts with Windows and runs in the background. By disabling this process, the script may improve privacy by preventing the constant monitoring and reporting of system security status. ...

Disable "Windows Security Service" interactions

This script disables the Security Health Service's COM objects, which prevents the Windows Security Center from running. Security Health Service is also known as Windows Security Service or Windows Security Health Service. It is a fundamental component of Windows security features. The script disables various Component Object Model (COM) objects related to this service. COM (Component Object Model) is a system enabling interaction between software components in Windows. Disabling the...

Disable "Windows Security Service" service

This script disables the Windows Security Service, a component that manages various Windows security features. This service is known as Windows Security Service, "SecurityHealthService" or Windows Security Health Service. It provides device protection and system health information. This service is part of the Windows Security interface. Windows Security is a centralized interface managing various Windows security features. In earlier Windows versions, this interface was called ...

Disable "Windows Security" status reporting integrations

This script disables the Windows Security APIs, which are used by Windows and third-party security software to report system security status. These APIs are known as Windows Security APIs, or Windows Security Center APIs. They allow security software to communicate with the Windows Security app. This app monitors the system's security status and provides alerts about potential vulnerabilities. Disabling these APIs can improve privacy by preventing the collection and reporting of security...

Disable Defender Shell Service

This script disables a system service that operates in the background, monitoring your device and providing security notifications. This service is named Defender Shell Service, also referred to as Security Health SSO. It is a component of *Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender Security Center). It operates in the background, scanning your device for threats and sending notifications as necessary. The service is associated with the "SecurityHealthSystray.exe" process, which...

Disable Windows Security Health Agent (WSHA)

This script disables the Windows Security Health Agent (WSHA). WSHA is a component that transmits a client's security health state to a network policy server. It sends a summary of Windows Update-related information. This data transmission may raise privacy concerns for users who wish to limit the information shared with Microsoft or network administrators. By disabling WSHA, this script improves privacy by preventing the automatic sending of system health and update information. It may also sli...

Disable Windows Security Health Core

This script disables the Windows Security Health Core component. Windows Security Health Core is a system library that manages security settings, monitors system integrity, and interfaces with various security features. It provides status information to both the system and users, handling security-related Windows services. Disabling this component may enhance privacy by limiting the system's monitoring and reporting of security-related activities. It may slightly improve system performance by re...

Disable Windows Security Health data sharing

This script disables Windows Security Health components, including COM objects and files that exchange security information between Windows processes. Windows Security is a built-in tool that provides a central interface for security features such as antivirus protection. Security Health is a component that reports system health information. It uses a specific protocol and COM objects to communicate with other processes. COM (Component Object Model) is a system that allows software c...

Disable Windows Security Health UDK

This script disables the Windows Security Health UDK component. The Windows Security Health UDK is a core library that manages key aspects of Windows Security. UDK stands for Undocked Developer Kit, Undocked Dev Kit, Windows UDK. It's also referred to as Undocked Shell. It coordinates shell experiences (user interfaces) and adds new features to the Windows desktop independently of full system updates. This component's key functions include: Providing security-related services • M...

Disable Windows Security service

This script disables the Windows Security service. Microsoft refers to this service as: Security Center Service • Security Center • Security Center (wscsvc) Service • WSCSVC (Windows Security Center) service • Windows Security Center Service Windows Security Center is renamed to Windows Security in newer versions of Windows. This service monitors and reports security health settings on your computer. These settings include the status of protective software, system updates, and critical s...

Disable Windows Security service integrations

This script disables the Windows Security service ("wscsvc") communication with other security software. The Windows Security uses APIs (special programming tools) that allow security programs to share their status with Windows. In recent Windows versions, this service is part of Windows Security (formerly Windows Security Center). Disabling these interfaces may enhance privacy by limiting the information shared about your system's security status. It may also improve system performance ...