Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors
Ten outlets report that Microsoft is asking Windows users to ignore false antivirus warnings.
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Source diversity sample: Yahoo Tech · PC Gamer · The FPS Review · extremetech.com · TechRadar · Computerworld · HotHardware · PCWorld.
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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 18h 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
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 23h ago.
Coverage (10)
- Microsoft explains that it's fixing a bug in Windows 11's antivirus that's happening 'intermittently' and is likely to fool people into thinking that Defender is broken Yahoo Tech · 4d ago
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus hit by notification bug claiming it's been deactivated when it hasn't PC Gamer · 4d ago
- Windows Is Telling You Defender Is Off. Microsoft Says It Is Lying. The FPS Review · 4d ago
- Microsoft Warns Windows Users Not to Fall for False 'Defender Antivirus Is Turned Off' Notifications extremetech.com · 4d ago
- Microsoft explains that it's fixing a bug in Windows 11's antivirus that's happening 'intermittently' and is likely to fool people into thinking that Defender is broken TechRadar · 4d ago
- Windows bug incorrectly tells users that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off Computerworld · 4d ago
- Windows 11 Updates Trigger False Antivirus Warnings & Cursor Glitches HotHardware · 4d ago
- Windows 10 and 11 users are seeing a Defender warning that isn’t real PCWorld · 4d ago
- Windows Update Side Effects: Mouse Problems and False Anti-Malware Warnings heise online · 4d ago
- Microsoft says to ignore ‘Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off’ warnings BetaNews · 4d ago
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