Allowing a program through Windows Defender

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Mike Hotek wrote:

> I've installed several programs that I know what they are, why they are on
> my machine, and what they do. But, this stupid UAC along with Windows
> Defender interfere with all of them. How do I tell Windows Defender to
> ignore and allow these applications to run on my machine and for this
> stupid UAC to quit making me confirm that I really want to run these. I'm
> right on the edge of uninstalling Windows Defender and disabling this UAC
> hunk of junk.

PA Bear;540665 Wrote:

>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Mike Hotek wrote:
> Quote:
>

> are on

> to

> I'm

> UAC

>

Hi Mike,

You can see how to adjust Windows Defender settings in this tutorial.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69...ification.html


You can see how to turn UAC on or off in this tutorial. I would read
the WARNING though, and consider "Elevating the Administrator Privilege"
instead. (See related links)

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/48...ntrol-uac.html

Shawn


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