Delete Windows Defender ?

[Ext User(Litespeed)]

Can I damage my XP Pro Operating System if I delete Windows Defender.
Also, is it normal for Windows Defender to have Multiple Checkpoints every
few minutes?
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Thanks

[Ext User(DL)]

By delete I hope you mean uninstall
If by checkpoints you mean scans, it depends how you set it up

"Litespeed" <Litespeed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Can I damage my XP Pro Operating System if I delete Windows Defender.
> Also, is it normal for Windows Defender to have Multiple Checkpoints every
> few minutes?
> --
> Thanks

[Ext User(JS)]

Well I just tested it now.
Verified checkpoints existed.
Deleted Windows Defender (last beta version before the final release)
Verified Checkpoints - They are still there.
Shutdown and cold Boot and verify checkpoints - They are still there.
Installed latest version (1.1.1592.0).

JS

"Litespeed" <Litespeed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DD5ACD11-413C-4718-B0EC-C70DF56C03C1@microsoft.com...
> Can I damage my XP Pro Operating System if I delete Windows Defender.
> Also, is it normal for Windows Defender to have Multiple Checkpoints every
> few minutes?
> --
> Thanks