How do I get Windows Defender for Window11 for free?

Irving Miller 25 Reputation points
2026-01-15T02:17:01.6133333+00:00

I would like to use MS Defender on Win 11 at no cost. I do not want to buy a subscription.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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2026-01-15T02:17:10.5266667+00:00

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included for free with Windows 11. As long as you have Windows 11 installed on your device, you can use Microsoft Defender without needing to purchase a subscription. It provides real-time protection against malware, viruses, and other security threats automatically, and it will activate as long as no other antivirus software is installed. If you install another antivirus application, Microsoft Defender will turn off automatically, but it will reactivate if you uninstall the other application.

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