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- There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security.
- I’ll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro.
- I recommend creating a restore point, and will show you how.
Windows Security is a highly capable system guardian. In my “Best Antivirus for Windows 11” guide, I made the case that it isn’t just a basic antivirus designed to be a…

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