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How to Turn Off Microsoft Defender in Windows 11



In this video I’ll show you how to turn off Microsoft Defender on your Windows 11 computer.

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Introduction: 0:00
Steps to Turn Off Microsoft Defender in Windows 11: 0:45
Conclusion: 1:51

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Video Transcript:
Microsoft Defender, formerly Windows Defender, is antivirus software that is built into newer versions of Microsoft’s Windows operating system. One of the downsides of Microsoft Defender is that sometimes it can do a little too good of a job, such as preventing you from installing software you know is safe. Whether you want to temporarily disable Microsoft Defender so you can install software you trust, or you want to permanently disable it in favor of running other antivirus software, you can easily turn off Microsoft Defender in Windows 11 with a few quick clicks.

Now let’s walk through the steps to turn off Microsoft Defender on your Windows 11 computer.

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