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Microsoft Warns Windows Users Not to Fall for False 'Defender Antivirus Is Turned Off' Notifications

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The bug itself doesn't pose any direct security risk, but it certainly causes confusion.
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ExtremeTechExtremeTech
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Microsoft Warns Windows Users Not to Fall for False 'Defender Antivirus Is Turned Off' Notifications

The bug itself doesn't pose any direct security risk, but it certainly causes confusion.

·New York, United States
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Tech RadarTech Radar
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Windows 11's antivirus is repeatedly telling users that it's turned off — but don't panic, this is a bug and it's working just fine

Think Windows 11's antivirus is broken? Thankfully it isn't, although the app is suffering from a pretty frustrating bug.

·Bath, United Kingdom
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pcgamerpcgamer

Windows keeps telling people it has turned off anti-virus even though it hasn't

The bug affects multiple versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10.

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TechInsideTechInside

Windows Microsoft Defender Antivirus Error Is Misleading Users

Microsoft has launched an investigation into erroneous notifications indicating that Windows Defender Antivirus is disabled. Experts warn that this could increase security risks. The article "Windows Microsoft Defender Antivirus Error Misleading Users" first appeared on TechInside.

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HotHardwareHotHardware

Windows 11 Updates Trigger False Antivirus Warnings & Cursor Glitches

Two new issues cropped up for Windows 11 this week, but at least a previous game-breaking bug was fixed.

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HotHardware broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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