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How to Change Microsoft SpyNet Settings in Windows 7

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Click the Start button and type Defender in the Search Programs and Files text box.

A list of search results appears.

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Click Windows Defender in the search results.

Windows Defender is launched and the Windows Defender window appears.

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Click the History button at the top of the window.

The History screen appears.

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Click the History button at the top of the window.

The History screen appears.

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Click Change Settings in the blue bar (midscreen) that states You’ve Joined Microsoft SpyNet. Choose the desired membership option and click the Save button.

You can choose between these options: Join with a Basic Membership, Join with an Advanced Membership, or I Don’t Want to Join Microsoft SpyNet at This Time. Windows Defender saves your changes.