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  How can I turn off "Windows defender"?

  Hello Steve,.

  Welcome! Thanks for posting in the HP Support forum.

  Usually, if you install the 3rd AV software part (for example, Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, Tredn Micro...) it allows to disable Windows Defender. However you can do it manually.

  Several options are described here

  > > http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5918-windows-defender-turn-off-windows-10-a.html

  and here > > http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/15788/how-to-uninstall-disable-and-remove-windows-defender.-also-how-turn-it-off/

  I hope this helps.

• When I try to play something on the media player, it asks me to turn off windows then turn it back on.

  Original title: Media Player.

  When I try to play something on the media player, it asks me to turn off windows then turn it back on. But when I do that it asks the same thing again.

  Hello

  Thanks for choosing Microsoft Community!

  You have reached the right forum. Try to solve this problem.

  If I understand correctly, you have problems with Windows Media Player.

  Please answer these questions to better understand the issue:

  1. what operating system is installed on the computer?

  2. What is the full error message?

  3 is it so long as you are on Windows Media player?

  It could be that the settings are incorrect on Windows Media player.

  Run the troubleshooter of settings and see if that helps:

  Open the troubleshooter in the Windows Media Player settings:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-settings-Troubleshooter

  Response with more information to help you further.

• Dragon Naturally Speaking has stopped working, how to turn off Windows compatibility mode?

  How can I turn off Windows compatibility mode

  I use Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) and all of a sudden it will not open. The info, after trying MANY proposed options, says "turn off Windows compatibility mode.

  Hello

  1. don't you make changes before the show?

  Try the following steps to disable the compatibility mode.
  a. Locate the launch of Dragon NaturallySpeaking file, right-click on it and click Properties.
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  c. in compatibility mode, uncheck the box "run this program in compatibility mode for".
  d. click ok to apply the changes.
  e. check if the problem persists.

  If the problem persists, then contact the program vendor support team:see Dragon NaturallySpeaking support

• I have automatic updates set to download and allow me to install. has stopped working 4 or 5 months ago. Now auto installs updates when I turn off windows. Impossible to control as I used to.

  something changed with my automatic update process.  I have win XP pro, completely up-to-date.  I used the icon, do a right click Select custom, see what updates there and install them when I was ready.  no longer works like that.  Today, as yesterday for is, I see the icon it says XX % downloaded, the icon disappears and then it's as if I never had the update.  When I go to turn off windows he installs the updates received.  very inconvienent.  Any advice.  I checked my settings, always the same "download and draw attention to me..." "Thank you.

  Hi DavidSklover,

  Refer to the procedure described in the link provided to reset the windows update components and check if it helps.

  Reset Windows Update components.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Let us know if this solved the problem.

• Something in my system turns off Windows Defender.

  Something in my system turns off Windows Defender once from time to time, and I have to keep back on.

  I am running Windows XP and security programs I use are Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool,
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  I normally have all running at the same time, and with Spybot SD have also resident 'SD Helper' and 'Tea Timer"active.

  Any ideas what could cause this problem?

  Hello

  As you use Microsoft Security Essentials, the reason for this is that MSE has its own version of the Defender as part of its program.

  Using both programs at the same time can cause system conflicts, etc.

  Read this information about it:

  "Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/protect_start/Windows-Defender-and-Microsoft-Security-Essentials/5309cb8d-02e1-40E8-974f-0dcedb9ab9fd

  Q: I have to manually disable or uninstall Windows Defender, if I use Microsoft Security Essentials?
  If Microsoft Security Essentials does not automatically uninstall Windows Defender on XP, you must manually uninstall Windows Defender through Control Panel of configuration/Add / Remove programs.

  See you soon.

• Windows Defender: I think that I accidentally turned off Windows Defender by using Windows Defender. Now, Windows Defender does not start

  I think I accidentally turned off Windows Defender by using Windows Defender.  Now, Windows Defender does not start.  How can I get this start?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Defender-on-or-off

  Turn Windows Defender on or off the information on the link above of Microsoft.

  And also read this:

  If you have Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG, McAfee, Norton, etc. installed, they have a conflict with Windows Defender, or turn it off.

  Microsoft Security Essentials has its own integrated version of the defender and it automatically disables the version of Vista in Windows Defender.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Why security essientials keep turn off windows Defender. ?

  Why essential security keep turn off windows Defender?

  Hello

  Windows Defender features are included in MSE, defender of loading would be redundant.

  Windows Defender antispyware =

  MSE is antivirus + antispyware.

  Then think about MSE as Windows Defender with more added (which is).

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  Here's what I use and recommend:

  Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with everything I threw at them.
  Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven very reliable and compatible.

  Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except away from Standard, Web and network is working.

  Prevx - Home - free

  Windows Firewall

  Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)

  Protected IE - mode

  IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)

  I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
  (Sometimes you have to temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom right of IE)

  Avast - stop home - free - all shields you do no need except leave Standard, Web and network running.
  (Double-click the blue icon - details look OK. - upper left Shields - those that you do not cancel).
  http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

  Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Prevx works well alongside MSE or Avast

  Prevx - Home - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD free protection, working with other security programs. It comes
  a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  PCmag - Prevx - Editor's choice
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Also get Malwarebytes - free - use as scanner only. If you ever suspect malware, and that would be unusual with
  Avast and Prevx running except a low occasional (not much), updated cookie and then run it as
  a scanner. I have a lot of scanners and they never find anything of note that I started to use this configuration.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• turns off Windows Defender and windows internet Explorer is always not responding - what goes wrong?

  turns off Windows Defender
  internet Explorer Windows Guard does not and any system runs slowly

  Hello

  Do a comprehensive check for malware, and then do the cleaning below. Remember that no one can detect program
  or remove any malware.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however you must also run them
  the Windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs. It comes
  a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• my windows 7 will not let me turn off windows media center

  When I boot, windows media lights and substitute what I'm trying to do. I don't want to turn it off. I tried to start menu, type misconfig. Windows Media blocks the screen. How can I disable this function and use my other icons. I can not even my games coming so I can play

  Hello

  To enable disable Windows Media Center (WMC), follow these steps:

  1. click on the Start button and select Panel.

  2. click on programs and features.

  3. click on or turn off Windows features turn on on the left pane.

  4. develop the multimedia features and uncheck Windows Media Center.

  5. click on Yes and OK to continue.

  6. restart the computer.

  WMC would disappear now.

  Please note that WMC remains stored on your hard drive and you can turn it back on if you want. Turning off WMC does not uninstall the feature, and it does not reduce the amount of disk space used by the same.

  Reference:

  Enable or disable Windows features: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

  See also:

  What happens if I disable Windows Media Center? : http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/What-happens-if-I-turn-off-Windows-Media-Center

• How to disable enable a Windows XP license on a dead computer

  The HARD drive on my old laptop croasse.  I have a retail license of Windows XP, which I believe is transferable to another computer.  How can I make sure that the new owner of the software will be able to turn on their computer.

  I replaced my old computer with a new one that comes with Windows 7 pre-installed.

  Thank you

  As far as I KNOW, you don't "turn off."  A Windows XP package retail (CD with the product key) can be transferred to anyone.   After installation, the new owner must "activate" the installation.  If the attempt to activate the new owner is more than 120 days after the last active time one installation with this product key, the activation automatic online system should work OK.  If it is less than 120, the new owner must activate by phone and explain that he or she has purchased the product from you and you the deleted from your computer.

  The relevant part of the XP EULA appears to have changed slightly over the years and/or between XP Home and XP Pro, as in the following examples:

  Transfer to third parties. The initial user of the software may make a one-time transfer of this EULA and the software to another end user, provided the initial user retains no copies of the software. This transfer must include the software and the proof of license label. The transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Before the transfer, the user receives the software must accept all the terms of the EULA.

  Transfer to third parties. The initial user of the product can perform the one-time transfer of the product to another user. The transfer must include all of the components, media, printed, agreement of LICENSE and if applicable, the certificate of authenticity. The transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Before the transfer, the user receiving the transferred product must agree to all the terms of the EULA. No rental. You may not rent, lease, lend or provide commercial hosting services to third parties with the product.

  The main thing is that I said in the first paragraph.  Interestingly, MS no longer includes downloadable Windows XP in its licensing agreements: http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx "Please note that this site may not include the license terms for Microsoft software or the computer manufacturer no longer supports."

• Turn off window animation

  Firefox anime creations tab and window. For example, on OS X, a new window is animated to grow from the center of the screen.

  Tab animation can be turned off by setting the "browser.tabs.animate" property false How can I do the same thing for windows?

  Thank you!

  My setup: OS X with Firefox 28 10.9.2

  I'm not aware of any setting of Firefox for windows animations.

  I'm not a Mac user, so don't know is not the answer. Such a question is probably best suited to a Mac rather than the Firefox support forum. A quick websearch suggests Mac animations are not controlled at the global level. This apple thread should at least partially answer your question

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• WiFi HP Pavilion g6 2304TX button does not turn off (WINDOWS 8.1)

  after update to 8.1 windows WiFi button does not turn off even if the plane and pilot mode works well becomes but led still shines in white if it is off or on (WINDOWS 8.1)

  Uninstall the bluetooth driver. The problem is due to the old version of the bluetooth driver.
  If you use the Ralink Bluetooth driver. then download the latest driver from

  http://download-software-notebook.blogspot.in/2013/10/RALink-IVT-Bluetooth-stack-drivers.html

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• Touch pad to turn off Windows 7 when the mouse remotely installed as I could in Windows XP

  In Windows XP, I could go to control pannel, mouse and click to Disable Touchpad when another mouse was attached.  It would be automatically on the touch pad if no mouse was attached USB.  I couldn't locate any method or the answer that allowed a change of software touchpad in Windows 7.

  I had an old Dell D820, installed Win7 and couldn't find a way to disable the touchpad and keys/stick.  Based on other suggestions, I went to the Dell website and downloaded the drivers Vista (Win7 drivers not available).  As soon as he installed and rebooted, I had an icon in the Sys Tray (by the clock) that I could then select a setting to turn off when the external mouse connected.  So for those who said it is a pilot thing, I agree with them.

• Turns off Windows speech recognition

  Hello

  I use a desktop computer running Windows 7 Professional.
  Every time when I auto start speech recognition when you turn on the computer, it is his 'sleep' to 'off' after a few minutes.
  Once it is off, it will not listen when I say "start listening".
  Is anyway to prevent the speech recognition to switch to 'off' mode?
  I want to stay 'sleep' when I use it.
  Thank you.

  Hi Charlie,

   
  1. do you get an error message?
  2. don't you make changes to the computer before the show?
   
  Method 1:
  Check if the problem persists in the boot.
  Reference:
  How to perform a clean boot for a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: See "How to reset the computer to start as usual after a clean boot troubleshooting"
  under more information to prepare the computer to start as usual after a repair.
   
  Method 2:

  I suggest you refer to the link that has the same problem of troubleshooting steps:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_programs/speech-recognition-randomly-turns-off/8b970a10-b64a-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?msgId=5a0eb63c-3f4b-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

  Also check out these links for more information:
   
  Troubleshoot speech recognition
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-speech-recognition-problems
  Note: Valid also for Windows 7.
   
  Setting speech options
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/setting-speech-options
   

  Hope this solves the problem. If the problem persists, you can write to us and we will be happy to help you further.