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Here's how to Fix You’re using other antivirus providers in Windows 11.

Here are some steps you can take to fix the issue of Windows 11 saying you're using other antivirus providers:

1. **Uninstall any third-party antivirus software.** If you have any third-party antivirus software installed, uninstall it. You can do this by going to Start Settings - Apps - Apps & features. Find the antivirus software in the list and click on it. Then, click on Uninstall.
2. **Restart your computer.** Once you have uninstalled the third-party antivirus software, restart your computer.
3. **Check if Windows Defender is turned on.** Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus software for Windows 11. To check if it is turned on, go to Start - Settings - Security - Windows Security - Virus & threat protection. Under "Virus & threat protection settings," make sure that "Real-time protection" is turned on.
4. **Run a full scan with Windows Defender.** Once you have confirmed that Windows Defender is turned on, run a full scan with it. To do this, go to Start - Settings - Security - Windows Security - Virus & threat protection - Scan now. Click on "Full scan" and wait for the scan to complete.

If you are still having problems, you can try the following:

* **Update Windows.** Make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Windows. You can check for updates by going to Start - Settings - Windows Update - Check for updates.
* **Reset Windows Security.** You can reset Windows Security to its default settings by going to Start - Settings - Security - Windows Security - Advanced settings - Reset Windows Security. Click on "Reset" and follow the on-screen instructions.
* **Contact Microsoft support.** If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance. You can do this by going to the Microsoft website and clicking on "Contact support."

i. To stop using other antivirus providers, you can follow these steps:

1. Uninstall the third-party antivirus software. You can do this by going to Start - Settings - Apps - Apps & features. Find the antivirus software in the list and click on it. Then, click on Uninstall.
2. Restart your computer. Once you have uninstalled the third-party antivirus software, restart your computer.
3. Enable Windows Defender. Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus software for Windows. To enable it, go to Start - Settings - Security - Windows Security - Virus & threat protection. Under "Virus & threat protection settings," make sure that "Real-time protection" is turned on.
4. Run a full scan with Windows Defender. Once you have confirmed that Windows Defender is turned on, run a full scan with it. To do this, go to Start - Settings - Security - Windows Security - Virus & threat protection - Scan now. Click on "Full scan" and wait for the scan to complete.

If you are still having problems, you can try the following:

* Update Windows. Make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Windows. You can check for updates by going to Start - Settings - Windows Update - Check for updates.
* Reset Windows Defender. You can reset Windows Defender to its default settings by going to Start - Settings - Security - Windows Security - Advanced settings - Reset Windows Security. Click on "Reset" and follow the on-screen instructions.
* Contact Microsoft support. If you are still having problems, you can contact Microsoft support for assistance. You can do this by going to the Microsoft website and clicking on "Contact support."

It is important to note that using multiple antivirus programs at the same time can cause conflicts and may even make your computer less secure. Therefore, it is best to only use one antivirus program at a time.

ii. Microsoft Defender is a good antivirus program and can protect your computer from most viruses and malware. However, there are some cases where you may want to consider using another antivirus program. For example, if you are using a corporate network, your IT department may require you to use a specific antivirus program. Additionally, if you are traveling to a country with a high risk of malware, you may want to use a different antivirus program that is better at detecting and blocking malware that is specific to that country.

Here are some of the advantages of using Microsoft Defender:

* It is free.
* It is updated regularly.
* It is effective at detecting and blocking viruses and malware.
* It is easy to use.

Here are some of the disadvantages of using Microsoft Defender:

* It may not be as effective as some other antivirus programs at detecting and blocking new viruses and malware.
* It may not have as many features as some other antivirus programs.