# How to Enable or Disable Tamper Protection on Windows 11

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**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2022-12-16
**Updated:** 2022-12-16
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Tamper Protection, a feature of the Windows Security programme that is featured on Windows 11, prohibits unauthorized changes to the security features from being made that are not done through the application. Despite adding an extra degree of security against hacker assaults and bad apps attempting to disable security features, this feature will prevent you from changing anything outside the app.

For instance, you might need to utilize PowerShell or Command Prompt commands to alter the settings of Microsoft Defender’s Firewall or antivirus software, among other features. Or perhaps you want to use the Group Policy Editor to disable the antivirus.

Whatever the cause, under Windows 11 you may disable the Tamper Protection function from within Windows Security if you want to adjust security settings outside of the programme. We have mentioned steps below to**Enable or Disable Tamper Protection on Windows 11**

## Steps to Enable or Disable Tamper Protection on Windows 11

Click/tap Virus and**Threat Protection**.

Click/tap the **Manage Settings link** under Virus and Threat Protection Settings.

Enable (default) or disable **tamper protection** for what you want.

When prompted by UAC, click/tap **Yes to confirm**.

You can now close **Windows** **Security** if you want.

## Final Words

We hope like our article on How to Enable or Disable Tamper Protection on Windows 11. The Tamper Protection feature in the Windows Security app for version 11 can stop unauthorized changes to Windows Security from being made that are not done through the application. During hacker assaults and malicious programmes attempting to disable the security measures, it provides an extra degree of protection. However, it can also prevent you from making modifications outside of the Windows Security app.

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