Windows keeps telling people it has turned off anti-virus even though it hasn't
A known issue in Windows 11 and Windows 10 causes Microsoft Defender Antivirus to incorrectly report that it has been turned off, even when it is functioning correctly. This notification bug can persist across various Windows versions and updates, and Microsoft is reportedly working on a fix.
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