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ConfigureDefender

by AndyFulv4.0.1.1

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Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id AndyFul.ConfigureDefender --exact --version 4.0.1.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

ConfigureDefender is a small utility for configuring Windows 10/11 (and Windows Server) built-in Defender Anti-Virus settings. It is a part of the Hard_Configurator project (including source files), but it can be used as a standalone application (portable).

Installers · v4.0.1.1

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86Portable-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for ConfigureDefender.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ConfigureDefender on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id AndyFul.ConfigureDefender --exact --version 4.0.1.1. winget downloads the installer from AndyFul and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install ConfigureDefender silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id AndyFul.ConfigureDefender --exact 4.0.1.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall ConfigureDefender via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id AndyFul.ConfigureDefender --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ConfigureDefender's Apps & Features entry.
Is ConfigureDefender free?
ConfigureDefender is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/AndyFul/ConfigureDefender) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does ConfigureDefender work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ConfigureDefender directly from the publisher.
How do I keep ConfigureDefender up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id AndyFul.ConfigureDefender --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of ConfigureDefender from microsoft/winget-pkgs.