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.

Windows 11 finally lets users turn Smart App Control on or off without a clean install or reset. The fix arrived in Insider ...

If Microsoft Defender has begun issuing warnings on your gaming PC for a “Winring0 vulnerable driver,” you have a major choice to make: you can set an exception and exempt popular RGB and fan control ...

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Microsoft Defender is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps keep your computer safe from all kinds of threats. It's a ...