If you don't want it at all, though, you might be looking to disable it. It's worth noting that the Windows Security app offers many layers of protection on top of Microsoft Defender itself.

To disable the Firewall completely for all, click on each of the three, one after the other. When you click on Public network, the following panel will become visible. Toggle the Windows Defender ...

The feature will no longer be available starting Feb. 28. Microsoft wants to focus on “new areas that will better align to ...

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1] Enable or Disable Windows Defender Firewall Notifications via Control Panel To turn On or Off Windows Defender Firewall Notifications via Control Panel, do the following: If you have received a ...

Microsoft has confirmed that, from Feb. 28, privacy protection available to millions of users will no longer be ...

Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11 and more.