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Windows 11: How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Security - Acer Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Windows Security, previously known as Windows Defender, is the default security software in all Windows 11 and 10 devices. This security software is one of the best security software on the market; however, this high performance software may cause issues for users with low-end hardware as Windows Security takes chunks out of their limited system resources.</p><p>Whether you are trying to reduce system workload, speed up Windows 11, or simply want to get rid of the Microsoft security solution, this article will teach you how to enable or disable Microsoft Security.</p><h2 data-id="how-to-enable-or-disable-microsoft-security">How to enable or disable Microsoft Security</h2><p><strong>Warning:</strong> Disabling Windows Security may put your computer at risk from cyber attacks. Please disable at your own discretion.</p><ol><li>Click on <strong>Start</strong> ⊞ and select <strong>Settings</strong> ⚙ , or use <strong>Windows + I</strong> to quickly open <strong>Settings</strong>.</li><li>Select <strong>Privacy & security </strong>in the left pane, then click <strong>Windows Security</strong>.</li><li>Click on <strong>Open Windows Security </strong>to open the Windows Security app in a dedicated window.</li><li>In the Windows Security home screen, click on <strong>Virus & threat protection</strong>.</li><li>Click on <strong>Manage settings</strong> to reconfigure Windows Security on Windows 11.</li><li>Click the toggle to turn Real-time protection to <strong>Off</strong>. This will temporarily disable Windows Security on your Windows 11 computer.</li><li>To re-enable Windows Security, click the toggle to turn Real-time protection back to <strong>On</strong>.</li></ol><p><strong>Note:</strong> Disabling Microsoft Security is temporary and your computer will turn it back on automatically if it has been disabled for too long.</p> </article> </main>