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Disable Defender for Endpoint

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 Defender for Endpoint, a security platform that impacts user privacy.

Defender for Endpoint is officially known as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint 1 2 3. It was previously called Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) 1 4. It is designed to protect enterprise networks from advanced threats 1 3.

An advanced threat, also known as an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), is a type of cyber attack that uses continuous, covert, and sophisticated methods to gain and maintain unauthorized access to a system for an extended period 5. These attacks usually target high-value entities such as nation states and large corporations 5.

Although designed for security, this service raises significant privacy concerns. Microsoft collects and stores device details, including information about files, processes, system configurations, and network connections 2.

Some components of Defender for Endpoint are included by default in consumer versions of Windows 4, potentially exposing personal user data.

Disabling this service can enhance privacy by limiting data collection and sharing with Microsoft. It may also improve system performance by reducing background processes and resource usage. However, disabling this service may reduce your device's security against advanced threats.

Caution

Disabling this service may reduce your device's security. Consider alternative protection methods and practice enhanced security awareness.

Caution: Mixed Risk Levels

Be careful running these scripts. This category includes scripts with high impact:

  • 🔴 Some not recommended scripts. They should only be used by advanced users. They may break important functionality.
  • 🟡 Some recommended scripts only if you understand its implications. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this this category.
Implementation Details

  • Language: batch

  • Scripts Count: 5 scripts

  • Required Privileges: Administrator rights

  • Compatibility: Windows only

  • Reversibility: All changes can be reverted

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. Additionally, you can apply only the recommended scripts, instead of applying all of the scripts.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Disable Defender for Endpoint.
  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​

You can choose to apply only scripts with less impact or also those with higher impact:

Strict

Recommended if you understand its implications. It may cause some non-critical features to no longer function correctly.

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All

Not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. It provides military-grade privacy, for special use-cases. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

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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.

Strict​

This script includes Standard and Strict recommendation levels.

Use with Caution

This script is only recommended if you understand their implications of every single change. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.

Download Strict scripts:

Download script

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

Download restore script

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 5 scripts but no subcategories.

Explore its 5 scripts:

Disable Microsoft Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service

This script disables the Microsoft Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service. The service is known by several names: Microsoft Data Loss Prevention Service • Microsoft Endpoint DLP service • Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention Service This service is a component of both Defender Antivirus and Defender for Endpoint. It is also included in the larger Microsoft Purview offering. This service provides DLP (Data Loss Prevention) functionality. It helps prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitiv...

Disable Defender for Endpoint remote configuration

This script disables remote configuration for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, enhancing privacy and local control over your device's security settings. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a security suite designed to protect devices from cyber threats. Some components are included by default on Windows without requiring user opt-in. Remote configuration allows administrators to manage and update settings across multiple devices. This feature is typically used in work or school environments where...

Disable Defender Antivirus DLP command-line utility

This script disables the "MpDlpCmd.exe" process. The executable "MpDlpCmd.exe" is the Microsoft Endpoint DLP command-line utility. The process is part of Defender Antivirus and Defender for Endpoint. It offers Data Loss Prevention (DLP) features. DLP is designed to prevent unauthorized sharing or leakage of sensitive data. The utility: Monitors and controls data sharing within an organization • Blocks file operations and requires users to justify their actions based on security polic...

Disable Defender Antivirus Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) module

This script disables "EndpointDlp.dll", the endpoint data loss prevention (DLP) library. This library is part of Defender Antivirus, and belongs to its service component. Microsoft refers to this library as Microsoft Endpoint Data Leak Prevention Library. It aims to prevent sensitive data from leaving an organization's network. It provides functions for process on Windows to monitor and control the flow of data. It allows applications to notify the operating system before and after handl...

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 ▶

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