To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Windows doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

To disable most third-party antivirus software in Windows, you have to locate the program’s icon in the bottom-right System Tray area, right-click on its icon and select Disable or Pause protection.