ConfigureDefender is a small utility for configuring Windows 10/11 (and Windows Server) built-in Defender Anti-Virus settings. It is a part of the Hard_Configurator project (including source files), but it can be used as a standalone application (portable).
Publisher’s description
What is ConfigureDefender?
ConfigureDefender by AndyFul is free Windows software in the antivirus & anti-malware category. It ranks 12th by popularity among antivirus & anti-malware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 2.4 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AndyFul/ConfigureDefender) has 1,591 stars. Similar programs include ClamAV, YARA and Malwarebytes.
Project description on GitHub: “Utility for configuring Windows 10 built-in Defender antivirus settings.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (2.4 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: ConfigureDefender is a free antivirus & anti-malware tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ConfigureDefender safe to download?
- The file is served by raw.githubusercontent.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
097599577FEE448B60D03F3AA1FB36F4553751CE1559ACCE3BB172CEF4803958· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.1.1Latest | April 21, 2025 | 2.4 MB | 32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AndyFul.ConfigureDefender -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AndyFul
- Category
- Antivirus & anti-malware
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AndyFul/ConfigureDefender
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0.1.1
- Released
- April 21, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1,591
- GitHub forks
- 112
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AndyFul.ConfigureDefender
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ConfigureDefender free?
Yes. ConfigureDefender is free to use.
Is ConfigureDefender safe to download?
The download comes from raw.githubusercontent.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ConfigureDefender with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ConfigureDefender run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use ConfigureDefender without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ConfigureDefender?
ClamAV, YARA, Malwarebytes, ESET Endpoint Antivirus and FLOSS. The alternatives page compares them.
