Skip to main content

Disable Defender Firewall

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This category provides scripts to disable the Defender Firewall.

This firewall serves as a security gate for your computer. It controls network traffic to and from a computer 1 2 3 4 5. It blocks all incoming traffic by default and allows outgoing traffic 1. It enables users to block connections 1 3 5 6 7. For enhanced security, users can require a VPN for all connections with IPSec rules 1 3 7. This can protect your computer from unauthorized access 1 4 6 8.

Microsoft has renamed the firewall several times to reflect branding changes:

  1. Internet Connection Firewall initially 3.
  2. Windows Firewall with the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 3.
  3. Windows Defender Firewall starting with Windows 10 build 1709 (September 2017) 4 5.
  4. Microsoft Defender Firewall from Windows 10 version 2004 onwards 5 6.
  5. Windows Firewall again in 2023 9.

Considerations:

  • Malware or unauthorized users can bypass it if they gain direct access to the computer 10.
  • Default firewall settings often provide limited security unless properly configured 10. This is the case for most users.
  • The firewall is enabled by default 1 2 4 5. It still operates in the background when turned off 7. This can compromise privacy.
  • Firewall logs detail user behavior 11. They fall under Microsoft's privacy policy. This allows Microsoft to access and analyze these logs to study your behavior.

Turning off this firewall may optimize system performance by reducing background tasks 7. It enhances privacy by preventing the collection of firewall logs 11. However, this could increase security risks by exposing your system to more threats 1 4 6 8.

Caution

Turning off the Defender Firewall may reduce your security. Consider an alternative security solution to maintain protection.

Not Advised

This category should only be used by advanced users. None of its scripts are recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Apply now​

These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Choose one of two ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

Open privacy.sexy

It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Disable Defender Firewall.
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Reversible

This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

All​

This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. Some of these changes are NOT recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Download all scripts:

Download script

Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:

Download restore script

Explore further​

This category includes total of 6 scripts and 1 subcategories.

Explore its 3 subscripts and 1 subcategories:

Disable Defender Firewall services and drivers

This section contains scripts to disable the essential services and drivers of Defender Firewall. Defender Firewall uses services and drivers to operate. Services run background tasks, while drivers help hardware and software communicate. Even with the firewall disabled in settings, its services and drivers continue running, potentially monitoring network traffic and consuming resources. These scripts directly disable these components, bypassing standard Windows settings and their limitations. D...

Disable "Firewall & network protection" section in "Windows Security"

This script hides the "Firewall & network protection" section in the "Windows Security" interface. Previously, this interface was called "Windows Defender Security Center". The "Firewall & network protection" section provides details about the device's firewalls and network connections. It shows the status of both the Windows Defender Firewall and any other third-party firewalls. However, after using this script, users will no longer see this section in the "Windows Security" interface. This scr...

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Disable Defender category. This category offers scripts to disable Windows security components related to Defender. Defender is also referred to as Microsoft Defender or Windows Defender. Although designed to protect you, its features may compromise your privacy and decrease computer performance. Privacy concerns... Read more on category page ▶

Support​

This website relies on your support.

Support now

Your donation helps keep the project alive and improves its content ❤️.

Share this page:

EmailLinkedInRedditPinterestWhatsAppTelegramWeiboVK