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

There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Antivirus software protects your computer by scanning every file you download for viruses and other malware. Most of the time, you’ll want to leave your antivirus program running as-is. If it’s ...

Microsoft Defender (previously Windows Defender) has been a part of the Windows operating system since the early 2000s, with Microsoft improving and iterating on it up to the present — and presumably ...

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. Always back up ...

This article provides a concise guide on how to uninstall Microsoft Defender from your Windows operating system. To dive straight in and start uninstalling Windows Defender follow the steps below to ...

Many Windows users attempt to open the Windows Defender Scans folder to remove Windows Defender history but find that they can’t access it. If a double-click is not opening the Windows Defender Scans ...

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...