Advice Request ConfigureDefender - Is it safe and what does it do?

[Aktiffiso]

I know exist a tool called defender configurator or something like that who allows configure defender in maximum seetings, changing police group and another things, i want to know if this program are good or are riskly, i want to know about your experiences whith this program ¿What is does whith defender?, ¿Defender increses it security?, ¿Can i config defender whitouth it?

ConfigureDefender: Windows Defender configuration tool - gHacks Tech News

 

[shmu26]

You can configure Defender without it, either by Powershell commands or by GroupPolicy. But it is more complicated that way.

If you use CD recommended settings, it is not dangerous. If you enable protections that are not on the recommended settings, it might interfere with some software. If that happens, you just untick the protection that caused issues, and all is well.

Be forewarned that Controlled Folder Access is one of Microsoft's most poorly implemented features. You might have to do a lot of whitelisting, depending on your software and user habits.

 

[Step 1]

Configure Defender is the easiest way to configure it. It is very easy to operate and takes only two minutes

It is a 100% safe and easy to use program.

@Andy Ful also created Hard_Configurator, which is an excellent tool to harden Windows, highly recommended for advanced users.

 

[FrFc1908]

Configure Defender is the easiest way to configure it. It is very easy to operate and takes only two minutes

It is a 100% safe and easy to use program.

@Andy Ful also created Hard_Configurator, which is an excellent tool to harden Windows, highly recommended for advanced users.

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[Moonhorse]

Seems the configuredefender is spreading

But whats most important, learn to respect smartscreen & UAC

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

I use Syshardener alongside Avast Premier(default settings) and never had any issues.
I also have Voodoo-Shield(paid) installed.

 

[ForgottenSeer 72227]

I use Configure Defender in my current setup and it's very safe and easy to use. All it does is apply settings the MS has burried within W10 to further improve WD's overall security.

Like other have said, you can configure the exact same settings manually either via Powershell, registry, and/or group policy editor (will need atleast W10 Pro for this), however Configrue Defender makes it far easier to do. At the end of the day whether you use Configure Defender, or apply the settings manually, the results will be the same. All it really comes down to is whether you want to do it manually (will take longer), or do you just want to take like 5 secs and use Configure Defender to apply the same settings for you? Which ever route you decide to go, just remember to restart your computer in order for the settings to take effect.

 

[Aktiffiso]

Sorry but where can id ownload it, i dont understand the page, i do not see download button,

 

[Penguin]

Hello!! I also use Windows Defender!! I might as well try this tool!!

Thank you for sharing sir!!

 

[Aktiffiso]

But where can download this tool? i dont see download button

 

[Penguin]

But where can download this tool? i dont see download button

I found it at GitHub sir: AndyFul/ConfigureDefender

 

[oldschool]

@Aktiffiso

AndyFul/ConfigureDefender

Download, install, open application and choose "High" setting. This is a setting profile. You may also make other individual feature selections after selecting "High". Select green "Refesh" burtton to review your settings have been selected. Restart PC and enjoy!

Further questions or issues should be posted here: Q&A - ConfigureDefender utility for Windows 10

 

[Andy Ful]

But where can download this tool? i dont see download button

Download ConfigureDefender 2.0.1.1

Download ConfigureDefender - Seamlessly manage the settings of Windows Defender and make sure you get the most out of this security solution using this application

www.softpedia.com

 

[Aktiffiso]

Hi i want to know if anyone use it whith the 19h1 may update

 

[Kantry123]

Hi i want to know if anyone use it whith the 19h1 may update

i used it on 1903 and it works just fine.
I had to roll back to 1809 because i had this compatibility issues.

regards

 

[Aktiffiso]

Compatibility issues? what kind. I use this update and is runing very fine, but i have a litle problem whith office. But then everyting go ok.

 

[Kantry123]

Compatibility issues? what kind. I use this update and is runing very fine, but i have a litle problem whith office. But then everyting go ok.

Night light is Broken in 1903.
even i had problem with Office but i'll wait till the other apps and drivers gets updated for 1903 and will move after reading reviews.

 

[bgd4132]

I found a torjan named Trojan.Autoit.Wirus in my windows defender configurator, that i got from github.

 

[Freki123]

I found a torjan named Trojan.Autoit.Wirus in my windows defender configurator, that i got from github.

Which AV detected it?
I just downloaded it from github sha-256 d136ab7f162f04a36071a3292e2f52fef01dd82562218bee10f36462f9b0ff35 it's labeled clean on Virus Total and also Cyberlock and it's Whitelistcloud say it's safe. If you didn't download it somewhere else I would say it's a False Positive of your AV.