Learn how to do it. Check if Windows Defender is turned off via Settings The first option to take here is to check if Windows is turned off via the Settings app.

Microsoft's Windows Defender antivirus has a new job, heading up Windows Defender Security Center and uniting all the OS safety features in one convenient location.

Built-in antivirus Microsoft Defender is a security program that comes included in Windows 10 and 11 OS. It has some robust security features that protect your system from malicious threats.

Every Windows 10 PC has a registry and you can use it to change settings and disable Windows Defender. If you use this method, make sure you’re incredibly careful.

Disabling Windows Defender may be preferable for users relying on third-party antivirus software. As Windows Defender is ...

Windows Defender Firewall is an invaluable asset in today's ever-evolving cyber security landscape, where threats against networks and data theft are constant.

Trying to install/run a program or change some system configurations on your PC, but Windows Defender keeps getting in your way? Here's how to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11 to ...

By default, you will be notified when Windows Firewall blocks a program. We can turn On or Off Windows Defender Firewall Notifications in Windows 11/10 in two quick and easy ways.

Use Windows Security Settings: Navigate to the Windows Security settings and try to turn off Microsoft Defender from there. This is often more straightforward than other methods.

Windows Defender, now known as Windows Security in Windows 11, is the free security suite that comes with the Operating System. While not a perfect anti-malware software, this built-in anti ...

With the release of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Microsoft introduced a new security feature called Tamper Protection that protects security settings for Windows Defender antivirus from being ...

The Windows Defender Security Center, found in the Settings app, provides warnings if apps or storage cause health or performance issues. The Security Center also gives tips on which startup apps to ...