Microsoft Defender needed a better UI, so we built one. DefenderUI significantly improves usability & unlocks many hidden security features of Microsoft Defender. Compatible with Windows 10 / 11 & truly free.
Publisher’s description
What is DefenderUI?
DefenderUI is a proprietary antivirus & anti-malware program for Windows from VoodooSoft, LLC. It ranks 17th by popularity among antivirus & anti-malware in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 2.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.10, released on October 9, 2026. 5 versions are listed since March 24, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (2.6 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DefenderUI is an antivirus & anti-malware tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DefenderUI safe to download?
- The file is served by voodooshield.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A65796609998AA5DDF37CE23DE2890732E3B25902F46C8D0DBBB0C10F4E230B6· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10Latest | October 9, 2026 | 2.6 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.05 | April 22, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.46 | December 20, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.45 | October 27, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.34 | March 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id VoodooSoft.DefenderUI -eInstallDefenderUI.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- VoodooSoft, LLC
- Category
- Antivirus & anti-malware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.10
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- Website
- voodooshield.com
- winget ID
- VoodooSoft.DefenderUI
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DefenderUI free?
DefenderUI is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is DefenderUI safe to download?
The download comes from voodooshield.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 DefenderUI 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.
Can DefenderUI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DefenderUI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DefenderUI?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 24, 2025.
What are alternatives to DefenderUI?
ClamAV, YARA, Malwarebytes, FLOSS and ESET Endpoint Antivirus. The alternatives page compares them.
