Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...
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Windows 10 Security Updates Will End on Tuesday, but You Still Have This Option

If you have a PC running Windows 10, your machine will stop receiving security updates on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The decade-old operating system is still used by nearly 41% of PC owners and up to 400 ...
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Your Windows 10 PC Won't Get Security Updates After Oct. 14 Unless You Do This

Support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...
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Microsoft Security Update Breaks Windows 10 Search Feature

As is often the case, the latest Windows security patch problem was first reported by a user on Reddit. Specifically, a user called Joé McKen, who posted to the Windows 10 subreddit on July 10 stating ...
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5 Free Tools To Keep Your Windows 10 PC Secure Without Further Microsoft Support

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. Although they gave users ample time to switch to Windows 11, millions still rely on Windows 10 and cannot upgrade to the new OS ...