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Microsoft Defender is a built-in antivirus program on Windows 11 and is enabled and configured by default. However, if you need, you can turn off Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 completely or suspend it.
Also, when you install a third-party antivirus in Windows 11, the built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus is automatically disabled. If it doesn’t happen automatically, you need to disable Microsoft Defender manually.
How to Permanently Disable Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 11?
It’s generally not recommended to permanently disable Microsoft Windows Defender Antivirus, as it protects against malware and other security threats. However, if you have another antivirus program installed on your device and want to disable Windows Defender Antivirus, you can follow these steps:-
Step 1. First, open Local Group Policy Editor.
Step 2. In the Local Group Policy Editor window, navigate to the following path:-
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Step 3. On the right, double-click on the “Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus” policy settings.
Step 4. Here, select the “Enabled” option and click “Apply,” and then “OK” to save the changes.
Step 5. Finally, reboot your device to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, Microsoft Defender Antivirus should be permanently disabled on your device.
If you decide to re-enable Windows Defender Antivirus, go back to the “Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus” policy in the Local Group Policy Editor and select the “Not Configured” or “Disabled” option.
