Windows 10 and Windows 11 provide users with options to enable or disable Windows Security. This is useful if you want to prevent your computer from receiving notifications about the programs that are safe for your PC. In this article, we will see how to enable or disable Windows Security in Windows11/10. Bearing that in mind, let’s kick things off!
About Windows Security
Windows Security is a free tool included in the Windows 10/11 operating system that helps protect your computer from security threats such as malware, spyware, viruses, and so on. It is a Microsoft Windows anti-malware component.
Windows Security, unlike other third-party antivirus software, does not require any additional download or installation. Other names for Windows Security are Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender, Windows Defender Antivirus, and Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
Enable or Disable Windows Security Via Settings App
To enable/disable Windows security, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start button (Win+I) or pressing Win+X
- Next, go to Update and Security
- Proceed by selecting Windows Security.
- In the right-hand pane, click on the “Manage settings” link under Virus & threat protection settings.
- The Virus & threat protection settings window will appear. Click on Turn off real-time protection to disable it. If you want to enable it back, go through the same steps and toggle on real-time protection.
- If you want, you can also adjust other Windows Defender settings like firewall & network protection, account protection, app & browser control, device security, view protection history, etc.
Conclusion
There you have it on how to enable/disable Windows Security in Windows 11/10. The easiest way to access the windows security feature is via the settings app. Once there, you can any relevant adjustments you intend to make. Meanwhile, you can always use this guide as a reference whenever you intend on carrying out this process on your PC.