To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

To disable the Firewall completely for all, click on each of the three, one after the other. When you click on Public network, the following panel will become visible. Toggle the Windows Defender ...

This is why we find it’s best to disable Defender and use a trusted third-party antivirus. Microsoft doesn’t allow users to uninstall Windows Defender altogether for security reasons.

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable.

Although Microsoft Defender SmartScreen scans downloads by default from all trusted sources in the Edge browser, you can disable it if you want, using the Registry Editor and the Local Group ...

Microsoft has confirmed a critical vulnerability in Windows Defender that could leak file content data but advised users to ...

If you don't want it at all, though, you might be looking to disable it. It's worth noting that the Windows Security app ...