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.

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

If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue. Clear browser cache Run AV scan using third-party tools ...

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...

If Windows Defender Threat Service has stopped working, follow these suggestions to fix the issue on Windows 11/10. 1] Ensure that Windows Defender Services are started The Windows Defender Advanced ...

A newly developed, sneaky security program called Defendnot can trick and disable Windows Defender, which is built into Windows operating systems. This can happen even if users don’t install any ...

Windows 10 comes with a free built-in antivirus program called Windows Defender that offers real-time protection and the ability to performs scans of your computer. It also allows you to perform a ...

Windows 10's built-in antivirus software Windows Defender ATP uses algorithms and machine learning models to find and block suspicious files on your system, but there is a trade-off. Sometimes ...

How to stop Windows Defender from mistaking legitimate files for trojans Your email has been sent A flaw in Windows Defender is mistaking many users’ legitimate Windows files for trojans, according to ...