I'm really frustrated with Windows Defender and SmartScreen. Even though I've disabled them in the settings, I still get warnings when I try to run files that are deemed 'suspicious.' I'm looking for a straightforward way to permanently disable these features—preferably through a PowerShell command or a registry file that solidifies this change. Any tips or scripts would be highly appreciated!
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This sounds a bit shady—are you sure you want to disable those security features completely? That's usually something a malware spreader would do. Be careful with that!
Maybe you just need to use the `unblock-file` command? That could solve your issue without fully disabling Defender.
There are tools like Chris Titus’s that might help you out with this. Have you checked those out yet?
If you're in a workplace setting, definitely consult your IT admin before making these changes. They're likely to tell you not to mess with those settings for security reasons.
Honestly, this doesn't seem like the right place to just ask for scripts without putting in some effort yourself. If you have any code you've been working on, feel free to share it, and we can help troubleshoot. If you're not keen on learning PowerShell, you might want to check out chatgpt.com for generating scripts, but be cautious; they might not always work as intended.
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