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How to disable Windows Defender and related services on Win 11?
Windows won't let me disable them while the system is running. When I disable them offline, Windows un-disables them on the next boot. My laptop that was upgraded from Win 10 does not fight me at all...
Windows Defender is designed to stay active as part of Windows 11's security framework. Even if you disable it, your system's integrity checks may interfere and turn it back on to protect you.