WinDefender - Tips & Tricks

Keep files encrypted on the CD-ROM

There is additional feature of WinDefender. Look at this:

Create "startup.ini" file with the following structure:

[pathes]
path=MyData
path=MyData2
... [add additional folders names if needed] ...

Start WinDefender from a command line or a batch file with the following syntax:

start wdef.exe /use:startup.ini

WinDefender will ask the current password, then you will be asked for a password, which will be used temporarily for the encryption service.

With this possibility you can keep your confidential data on CD-R(W) disks and don't be afraid that their contents can be divulged if the disks have got in someone else hands. WinDefender can decrypt files straight from the CD-disk without needing to copy them to a hard drive!

How to skip Logon Dialog when starting

If you wish to run WinDefender in a batch mode and it is more preferrable don't enter the password each time WinDefender started you can use the following tip:

Start WinDefender from a command line or a batch file with the following syntax:

start wdef.exe /password:mySecretPassword

Of course, it can decrease general security (i.e. in case of someone can see the password) but if you sure you are doing - you can use this.