How to Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11 [Guide]

On Windows 10, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the anti-malware solution that protects your computer and files from unwanted viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other malware and hackers. While it is considered one of the best computer antivirus software options, you may still find situations where you may want to disable it permanently.

For example, if you don't like the security app for personal reasons, if you have to change system settings conflicting with the antivirus, or if you have to set up a computer that won't connect to the network and security is not a concern. Or if you are a network administrator and must comply with the organization's policies on some specific computers.

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Windows Defender Antivirus is an antimalware feature on Windows 10 and it can protect your computer and the files on the device from viruses, spyware, ransomware and some other types of malware and hackers.

However, when you need to set up the computer without network, perform a task which may be blocked by Windows Defender Antivirus, or need to comply with the organization security policies, you will have to disable Windows Defender Antivirus.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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