Andy Ful
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ConfigureDefender utility for Windows 10/11.
Developer website:
https://github.com/AndyFul/ConfigureDefender
Softpedia:
www.softpedia.com
Hard_Configurator website (thanks to @askalan):
ConfigureDefender utility is a GUI application to view and configure important Defender settings on Windows 10/11. It mostly uses PowerShell cmdlets (with a few exceptions). Furthermore, the user can apply one of three predefined settings: Default, High, and Max. Applying settings require restarting the computer.
Recommended for most users are High settings. The Max protection is mostly set to block anything suspicious via Attack Surface Reduction, Controlled Folder Access, SmartScreen (set to block), and 0-tolerance cloud level - also Defender Security Center is hidden.
ConfigureDefender utility is a part of the Hard_Configurator project, but it can be used as a standalone application.
Some reviews:
Windows 10 Defender's hidden features revealed by this free tool (bleepingcomputer.com)
Windows Defender configuration tool ConfigureDefender 3.0.0.0 released - gHacks Tech News
Post updated in May 2022.
Developer website:
https://github.com/AndyFul/ConfigureDefender
Softpedia:

Download ConfigureDefender 3.0.1.0
Download ConfigureDefender - Seamlessly manage the settings of Windows Defender and make sure you get the most out of this security solution using this application
Hard_Configurator website (thanks to @askalan):
ConfigureDefender utility is a GUI application to view and configure important Defender settings on Windows 10/11. It mostly uses PowerShell cmdlets (with a few exceptions). Furthermore, the user can apply one of three predefined settings: Default, High, and Max. Applying settings require restarting the computer.
Recommended for most users are High settings. The Max protection is mostly set to block anything suspicious via Attack Surface Reduction, Controlled Folder Access, SmartScreen (set to block), and 0-tolerance cloud level - also Defender Security Center is hidden.
ConfigureDefender utility is a part of the Hard_Configurator project, but it can be used as a standalone application.
Some reviews:
Windows 10 Defender's hidden features revealed by this free tool (bleepingcomputer.com)
Windows Defender configuration tool ConfigureDefender 3.0.0.0 released - gHacks Tech News
Post updated in May 2022.
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