Disabling Windows Defender permanently on Windows 11 is not recommended, and somewhat challenging. However, you can temporarily turn off real-time protection if it's blocking you from doing something.

Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11 and more.

Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the ...

Toggle the Windows Defender Firewall switch to the Off position. Do the same for Domain network and Private network as well. You will see the changed status as follows. Block all incoming ...

Microsoft says that no action is required from Windows, macOS, or iOS users of the Microsoft Defender app, but Android users ...

Under the Windows Security window ... button next to Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to turn it off. To turn off Microsoft ...

Millions of Microsoft Defender app users will lose access to its VPN feature, as Microsoft has revealed plans to remove ...

Windows Security will send notifications with critical information about the health and security of your device. You can specify which informational notifications you want. By default, you will be ...

Microsoft has confirmed earlier today that it has fixed a major issue with Windows Defender wherein it would incorrectly display "Local Security Authority protection is off" even when the feature ...