Advice Request Question about adware protection registry key

[TheMalwareMaster]

Good morning, today I went again looking for the steps to enable adware protection, to see if other sites were telling the wrong key "MpEnablePlus". I found this article in Microsoft TechNet, and also they are recommending to create the key "MpEnablePlus". Is it a mistake or it works? I was told to use "MpEnablePus", I tested adware protection using OpenCandy and it was working fine. Does it work also with "MpEnablePlus"? Come abilitare la protezione anti-adware di Windows Defender (it-IT) - TechNet Articles - United States (English) - TechNet Wiki

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

It is unnessesary to check other sites, use the registry download here: Enable Adware protection in Windows Defender

1. Download it and enable it.
2. Restart your PC.
3. Update Windows Defender and there should be a reasonably large update adding all adware, PUAs and PUPs.

 

[TheMalwareMaster]

Thank you, I asked in Microsoft forum and they told me there was an error in that article

 

[Dirk41]

Thank you, I asked in Microsoft forum and they told me there was an error in that article

Since I am Italian i am in that forum . The same day I found that article , I came here to ask about the correct key and then they told me Pus was to right later

 

[Dirk41]

I found this video by @cruelsister that shows that this tweak only works for some PUA. She did an update later. But users must be aware. Thanks @cruelsister

 

[Dirk41]

guys. has someone tried to add this regisdtry key on w8.1?

 

[LabZero]

guys. has someone tried to add this regisdtry key on w8.1?

"According to Heise the hack works well in Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Home and Pro versions. It can easily kill the adware once you make changes in your Registry Keys."

An easy Registry hack in Windows Defender makes it a efficient adware killer

 

[Dirk41]

It can't in my 8.1 and another Italian user said the same ( like me he can't)