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mw_200
Oct 21, 2025Copper Contributor
Anti-virus on Windows 11?
 Dear Microsoft community,  Would be most grateful for any answers to this question.  A few days ago, I downloaded and installed Windows 11.  I had been using Windows 10 before.  I used Microsoft Defe...
farleyduhaa7
Oct 30, 2025Iron Contributor
To switch from McAfee to Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, you'll need to uninstall or disable McAfee antivirus software, as Windows Security (Microsoft Defender) is built-in but doesn't automatically override third-party antivirus programs when they are installed.