Windows 10: Unable to delete MsMpEng.exe. Is there another way to delete it?

Discus and support Unable to delete MsMpEng.exe. Is there another way to delete it? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi there, I'm looking for a way to disable and or delete windows defender entirely within a virtual machine. To be clear, this is a virtual machine,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JulianRobbins, Dec 27, 2021.

  1. JULIANROBBINS
    JulianRobbins Win User

    Unable to delete MsMpEng.exe. Is there another way to delete it?


    Hi there, I'm looking for a way to disable and or delete windows defender entirely within a virtual machine. To be clear, this is a virtual machine, not on a live production machine. This is more so for just for fun type of thing. If it's not possible, that's ok. I'll figure out some other to destroy a virtual machine just like vargskelethor Joel does for fun

    :)
     
    JulianRobbins, Dec 27, 2021
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  2. SCAMINATRIX
    scaminatrix Win User

    0 byte folder cannot be deleted Problem

    Yea, deleting will be done the same way. You can call up the list of commands the same way aswell; "delete /?" I think it is. It's been a while *Laugh :laugh:
     
    scaminatrix, Dec 27, 2021
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Dec 27, 2021
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  4. BTARUNR
    btarunr Win User

    Unable to delete MsMpEng.exe. Is there another way to delete it?

    Explanations for deleted posts?

    Like I said, it makes no sense in letting users see deleted posts, even if they are their own. That's why they were deleted in the first place. If they get to see who specifically deleted it, it only serves one purpose. Lets them bitch.
     
    btarunr, Dec 27, 2021
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