Defender Disabler

Automatically disables Windows Defender Real-time Protection everytime it opens.

✨ Features

• 🔄 Monitors and disables Real-time Protection every 5 seconds
• 🪟 Runs hidden with balloon notifications
• ⚡ Uses under 20 MB RAM with ~0% CPU usage

📦 Installation

Option 1: Download Release

Download the latest installer from the Releases page.

Option 2: Build from Source

• Open DefenderDisabler.sln in Visual Studio
• Build in Release mode
• Run the installer in DefenderDisablerInstaller\bin\Release\DefenderDisablerInstaller.msi

🚀 Usage

1. Run as Administrator (right-click → "Run as Administrator")
2. Check system tray for the Defender Disabler icon
3. Right-click tray icon → Exit to close

⚠️ If not run as administrator, the app will show an error and exit.

🔧 Requirements

• Windows 7 or later
• .NET Framework 4.8
• Administrator privileges

❗ Disclaimer

Disabling Windows Defender reduces system security. Use at your own risk.