Windows 11 has been designed to enhance the security features for users, but there may be instances when you need to temporarily disable the security features for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to temporarily disable Windows Security in Windows 11.
Step 1: Access Windows Security
To access Windows Security, you can go to the Windows Start menu and click on Windows Security. If you can't find it there, you can type "Windows Security" in the Windows search bar and click on the Windows Security app that appears.
Step 2: Disable Real-Time Protection
Once you are in Windows Security, click on the "Virus & threat protection" option on the left side of the screen. Next, click on the "Manage settings" option under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section.
In this section, you will see the option to turn off "Real-time protection". Toggle the switch to turn it off. This will temporarily disable the real-time protection feature of Windows Security.
Step 3: Disable Cloud-Delivered Protection
To disable the Cloud-Delivered Protection feature, click on the "Virus & threat protection" option on the left side of the screen. Next, click on the "Manage settings" option under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section.
In this section, you will see the option to turn off "Cloud-delivered protection". Toggle the switch to turn it off. This will temporarily disable the Cloud-Delivered Protection feature of Windows Security.
Step 4: Disable Automatic Sample Submission
To disable the Automatic Sample Submission feature, click on the "Virus & threat protection" option on the left side of the screen. Next, click on the "Manage settings" option under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section.
In this section, you will see the option to turn off "Automatic sample submission". Toggle the switch to turn it off. This will temporarily disable the Automatic Sample Submission feature of Windows Security.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined above, you can easily temporarily disable Windows Security in Windows 11. Remember to turn these features back on after you have completed your maintenance or troubleshooting tasks. Keeping your security features on will ensure that your device is protected against any potential threats.
