Turn on Virus Protection" Notification appears after the latest update August 2026 SOLVED by AFFA

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So after the latest Windows 11 update I constantly get a single notification from Windows Defender claiming that it was turned off and suggesting...

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To resolve the "Turn on Virus Protection" notification issue after a Windows update, check that Windows Defender is active in the Virus & threat protection settings and consider submitting feedback to Microsoft if the problem persists, as it may be a known bug. Restarting your PC or logging out and back in may also help temporarily.

Windows 11 "Turn on virus protection" notification explained

Windows 11 "Turn on virus protection" notification explained One Windows 11 user says the "Turn on virus protection" notification...

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Does anyone have a confirmed FIX? I just figured it out.

Confirmed Fix

I just Click the

Windows Security

Then Click the

Virus & Threat Protection

Then Click the

Manage Settings

Then Click

Real-time protection to the OFF position

Wait a few seconds, then

Then Turn it back on

Wait a few seconds, then

Then turn it back off

Wait a few seconds, then

Then turn it back on and reboot the computer; it should be fixed.

I guess you can just turn it off once and back on to fix it. I just did it several times to make sure it fixes it.

Enjoy