Disable Defender Antivirus cloud protection reporting
- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
- Impact: Medium
System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Moderate
This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.
This action improves privacy with some impact when you run the recommended script. - Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
- Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
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Overview
This script disables Microsoft Defender's cloud protection reporting.
Cloud protection is was previously also known as Microsoft MAPS (Microsoft Active Protection Service) 1 2 3. It was previously known as Windows Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service 3 and Microsoft Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service 3. It's a feature of Defender Antivirus 1 2 3 4 5.
This feature creates an online community that helps users address potential threats and prevent new malicious software 1 2 3 6 7. Participation in the community is often called SpyNet membership 8 9 or simply membership 1 2 6.
When Defender detects unclassified software or changes, it shows how other members responded to the alert 9. Your participation helps Microsoft and others investigate potential threats 9.
Cloud protection automatically collects and sends information about software, user behavior, and system data 1 2 3. In some cases, it may transmit sensitive personal information to Microsoft 1 2 3.
This feature is off by default on most systems 1 2 3 6 9. However, it may come enabled on some editions, like Windows on Azure.
Disabling cloud protection:
- Enhances privacy by preventing the automatic sharing of potentially sensitive data with Microsoft. While DISA initially recommended disabling cloud protection 8, they later encouraged enabling it for additional security 4. However, CIS continues to recommend deactivation in high-security settings for enhanced privacy 3. This script prioritizes privacy by disabling the feature.
- May improve system performance by reducing background data collection and transmission.
- May reduce protection against new threats by limiting Defender's access to community insights and real-time updates.
This change enhances privacy but may reduce overall system security.
Technical Details
This script configures the following settings:
- Using the Defender CLI to set the
MAPSReporting
preference 6 7. HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!SpynetReporting
to configure the Group Policy (GPO) setting 1 2 3 8 9.HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting
to consistently apply the desired Group Policy (GPO) setting 3 5.HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!SpynetReporting
: This registry key is undocumented but present in recent versions of Windows. Tests show that changing this value via the CLI also alters the registry value.
- Security Trade-off
This action prioritizes privacy over certain security features. It's not recommended and should only be used by advanced users after understanding its implications.
Increased Privacy
Enhanced privacy through reduced data collection and trackingDecreased Security
Some security features will be disabled or limitedThis script can be reversed, this action allows you to can restore the system security.
- Use with Caution
This script is only recommended if you understand its implications.
Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.
This script can be fully reversed to restore changes if something goes wrong.
Sources
- Defender Policy CSP - Windows Client Management. Microsoft Learn. learn.microsoft.com. (2024).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-defender
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240314122554/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-defender#allowcloudprotection - ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus Policy CSP - Windows Client Management. Microsoft Learn. learn.microsoft.com. (2024).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240314124159/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus#spynetreporting - 18.9.45.3.2. CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise (Release 21H1 or older) Benchmark. paper.bobylive.com. (2024).
Original: https://paper.bobylive.com/Security/CIS/CIS_Microsoft_Windows_10_Enterprise_Release_21H1_Benchmark_v1_11_0.pdf
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240722105035/https://paper.bobylive.com/Security/CIS/CIS_Microsoft_Windows_10_Enterprise_Release_21H1_Benchmark_v1_11_0.pdf - Windows Defender AV must be configured to join Microsoft MAPS.. www.stigviewer.com. (2024).
Original: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_defender_antivirus/2017-12-27/finding/V-75167
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240728201806/https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_defender_antivirus/2017-12-27/finding/V-75167 - ADMX_MicrosoftDefenderAntivirus Policy CSP - Windows Client Management. Microsoft Learn. learn.microsoft.com. (2024).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240314124159/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-microsoftdefenderantivirus#spynet_localsettingoverridespynetreporting - Set-MpPreference (Defender). Microsoft Learn. learn.microsoft.com. (2024).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/defender/set-mppreference
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240314124716/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/defender/set-mppreference?view=windowsserver2022-ps#-mapsreporting - MSFT_MpPreference - powershell.one. powershell.one. (2023).
Original: https://powershell.one/wmi/root/microsoft/windows/defender/msft_mppreference
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231207105608/https://powershell.one/wmi/root/microsoft/windows/defender/msft_mppreference#mapsreporting - Turn off Windows Defender SpyNet reporting.. www.stigviewer.com. (2024).
Original: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_7/2012-07-02/finding/V-15713
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240728200604/https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_7/2012-07-02/finding/V-15713 - Configure Microsoft SpyNet Reporting. admx.help. (2024).
Original: https://admx.help
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20240728200732/https://admx.help/?Category=Windows_7_2008R2&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.WindowsDefender::SpyNetReporting
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PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$propertyName = 'MAPSReporting'; $value = '0'; if((Get-MpPreference -ErrorAction Ignore).$propertyName -eq $value) { Write-Host "^""Skipping. `"^""$propertyName`"^"" is already `"^""$value`"^"" as desired."^""; exit 0; }; $command = Get-Command 'Set-MpPreference' -ErrorAction Ignore; if (!$command) { Write-Warning 'Skipping. Command not found: "^""Set-MpPreference"^"".'; exit 0; }; if(!$command.Parameters.Keys.Contains($propertyName)) { Write-Host "^""Skipping. `"^""$propertyName`"^"" is not supported for `"^""$($command.Name)`"^""."^""; exit 0; }; try { Invoke-Expression "^""$($command.Name) -Force -$propertyName `$value -ErrorAction Stop"^""; Set-MpPreference -Force -MAPSReporting $value -ErrorAction Stop; Write-Host "^""Successfully set `"^""$propertyName`"^"" to `"^""$value`"^""."^""; exit 0; } catch { if ( $_.FullyQualifiedErrorId -like '*0x800106ba*') { Write-Warning "^""Cannot $($command.Name): Defender service (WinDefend) is not running. Try to enable it (revert) and re-run this?"^""; exit 0; } elseif (($_ | Out-String) -like '*Cannot convert*') { Write-Host "^""Skipping. Argument `"^""$value`"^"" for property `"^""$propertyName`"^"" is not supported for `"^""$($command.Name)`"^""."^""; exit 0; } else { Write-Error "^""Failed to set using $($command.Name): $_"^""; exit 1; }; }"
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!SpyNetReporting"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "function Invoke-AsTrustedInstaller($Script) { $principalSid = [System.Security.Principal.SecurityIdentifier]::new('S-1-5-80-956008885-3418522649-1831038044-1853292631-2271478464'); $principalName = $principalSid.Translate([System.Security.Principal.NTAccount]); $streamFile = New-TemporaryFile; $scriptFile = New-TemporaryFile; try { $scriptFile = Rename-Item -LiteralPath $scriptFile -NewName ($scriptFile.BaseName + '.ps1') -Force -PassThru; $Script | Out-File $scriptFile -Encoding UTF8; $taskName = "^""privacy$([char]0x002E)sexy invoke"^""; schtasks.exe /delete /tn $taskName /f 2>&1 | Out-Null; $executionCommand = "^""powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File '$scriptFile' *>&1 | Out-File -FilePath '$streamFile' -Encoding UTF8"^""; $action = New-ScheduledTaskAction -Execute 'powershell.exe' -Argument "^""-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command `"^""$executionCommand`"^"""^""; $settings = New-ScheduledTaskSettingsSet -AllowStartIfOnBatteries -DontStopIfGoingOnBatteries; Register-ScheduledTask -TaskName $taskName -Action $action -Settings $settings -Force -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null; try { ($scheduleService = New-Object -ComObject Schedule.Service).Connect(); $scheduleService.GetFolder('\').GetTask($taskName).RunEx($null, 0, 0, $principalName) | Out-Null; $timeout = (Get-Date).AddMinutes(5); Write-Host "^""Running as $principalName"^""; while ((Get-ScheduledTaskInfo $taskName).LastTaskResult -eq 267009) { Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 200; if ((Get-Date) -gt $timeout) { Write-Warning 'Skipping: Timeout'; break; }; }; if (($result = (Get-ScheduledTaskInfo $taskName).LastTaskResult) -ne 0) { Write-Error "^""Failed, due to exit code: $result."^""; } } finally { schtasks.exe /delete /tn $taskName /f | Out-Null; }; Get-Content $streamFile } finally { Remove-Item $streamFile, $scriptFile; }; }; $cmd = '$registryPath = ''HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet'''+"^""`r`n"^""+'$data = ''0'''+"^""`r`n"^""+''+"^""`r`n"^""+'reg add ''HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet'' `'+"^""`r`n"^""+' /v ''SpyNetReporting'' `'+"^""`r`n"^""+' /t ''REG_DWORD'' `'+"^""`r`n"^""+' /d "^""$data"^"" `'+"^""`r`n"^""+' /f'; Invoke-AsTrustedInstaller $cmd"
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet' /v 'LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet!SpynetReporting"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet' /v 'SpynetReporting' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
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Help
How to apply or restore "Disable Defender Antivirus cloud protection reporting" using commands
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Command Prompt
- Difficulty: Medium
- ≈ 3 instructions
- 1
Open Command Prompt
Open Command Prompt as Administrator. - 2
Copy code
Copy the code: - 3
Paste & run
Paste the commands into Command Prompt and press Enter to run.Some changes require a system restart to take effect
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