Microsoft Addresses Windows 11 Defender False Off Warnings
TechRadar reports the issue causes false Defender warnings but antivirus functions normally.
TechRadar reported that Microsoft is fixing an intermittent bug in Windows 11 antivirus. The glitch makes Defender appear turned off to users even though protection remains active. The publication called the repeated alerts harmless but annoying and said they could distract people from normal use. Its article notes the problem occurs sporadically and may lead users to think the software is broken when it is not.
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Microsoft Addresses Windows 11 Defender False Off Warnings
TechRadar reports the issue causes false Defender warnings but antivirus functions normally.
TechRadar reported that Microsoft is fixing an intermittent bug in Windows 11 antivirus. The glitch makes Defender appear turned off to users even though protection remains active. The publication called the repeated alerts harmless but annoying and said they could distract people from normal use. Its article notes the problem occurs sporadically and may lead users to think the software is broken when it is not.