Windows 11 is warning people that Defender Antivirus has been turned off, but don't worry, says Microsoft
A Windows 11 update (KB5121003) mistakenly flags Defender as disabled, prompting alerts that could erode user confidence in built‑in security.
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A Windows 11 update (KB5121003) mistakenly flags Defender as disabled, prompting alerts that could erode user confidence in built‑in security.
Microsoft's August Windows updates are causing gaming issues, affecting users and developers alike.