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Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors

Ten outlets report that Microsoft is asking Windows users to ignore false antivirus warnings.

By · Published September 3, 2026  17:11 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026  21:52 UTC

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📍 How it ended

Microsoft acknowledged a bug in Windows 11 causing false notifications that Microsoft Defender Antivirus was turned off. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

The obvious questions

What is the bug affecting Microsoft Defender Antivirus?

The bug is causing false notifications that claim Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off, even when it is not.

Which versions of Windows are affected?

The bug is affecting both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

What other issues are related to this bug?

In addition to the false antivirus warnings, the bug is also causing cursor glitches and mouse problems.

The story so far

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 10 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Ten outlets report that Microsoft is asking Windows users to ignore false antivirus warnings.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Users of Windows 10 and 11 are encountering notifications that falsely claim Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off. This is happening intermittently, according to Microsoft.

The issue is linked to a bug in Windows 11's antivirus system. According to coverage from Yahoo Tech and TechRadar, Microsoft is working on a fix.

The company has advised users to disregard the notifications until the issue is resolved. The question remains whether the bug is affecting all users or only those who have recently updated their systems.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 43d ago.

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