Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...
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Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It's tricky, but here's my rule of thumb

There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I recommend creating a restore point, and will ...
CNET

How to Disable Antivirus on Your Computer

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...
Forbes

Now Microsoft Windows Defender Can Be Disabled By Hackers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...
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Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

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