Windows Defender
What is Windows Defender?
Windows Defender is a free program that helps you stay productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
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Overview
The most common release is 1.1.1593.21, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named mpengine.dll. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 1.1 MB (1,155,072 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55273
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\default
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{A06275F4-324B-4E85-95E6-87B2CD729401}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.1 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows Defender
| Program module: | mpengine.dll |
| Name: | Microsoft Malware Protection |
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine |
| Path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\microsoft\windows defender\definition updates\default\mpengine.dll |
| MD5: | 6fffbaac20b7852a880e428f3d46c5c2 |
How do I remove Windows Defender?
You can uninstall Windows Defender from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Windows Defender, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Windows Defender.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 93%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #4,096
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
95.24% |
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| Windows 7 |
3.83% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.46% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.31% |
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| Windows 10 |
0.15% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
96.41% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
1.76% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
1.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
0.32% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
0.16% |
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| Microsoft Windows Server ... |
0.12% |
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Geography
57.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.31% |
| United Kingdom |
5.57% |
| Germany |
5.17% |
| Canada |
3.72% |
| Italy |
2.90% |
| France |
2.75% |
| Israel |
1.88% |
| Australia |
1.85% |
| Netherlands |
1.66% |
| Czech Republic |
1.63% |
| Belgium |
1.18% |
| Hungary |
1.00% |
| Brazil |
0.97% |
| Japan |
0.91% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
37.06% |
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| Intel |
13.99% |
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| American Megatrends |
13.27% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.92% |
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| Sahara |
8.48% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
7.03% |
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| Acer |
3.88% |
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| Toshiba |
3.55% |
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| ASUS |
1.91% |
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| NEC |
0.92% |
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Common models |
| GBT AWRDACPI |
5.30% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 2... |
5.30% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 3... |
3.48% |
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| Dell Dell DM051 |
3.33% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 4... |
2.87% |
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| Dell Dell DXP051 |
2.27% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com