Microsoft saying breaking up with Defender VPN

Microsoft Will Remove the Free VPN That Comes With Windows Defender Soon
The feature will no longer be available starting Feb. 28. Microsoft wants to focus on “new areas that will better align to customer needs.”
Microsoft kills off Defender 'Privacy Protection' VPN feature
Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the month to focus on other features.
Microsoft’s Decision Removes Privacy Protection For Millions In 23 Days
Microsoft has confirmed that, from Feb. 28, privacy protection available to millions of users will no longer be supported—here’s what you need to know.
Microsoft Defender had a built-in VPN - but not anymore as little-known feature has been canned
Those who subscribed to Microsoft 365 in the US (and UK) got a basic VPN with Microsoft Defender, but it appears to have been unpopular.
Microsoft’s Free VPN Ends Soon – Here’s How to Stay Protected
Microsoft 365’s built-in VPN is being discontinued. Here are the best alternatives, accounting for speed, security, and privacy, to keep your browsing safe.
Microsoft discontinues the VPN from Microsoft Defender, but no one cares
With just a few months from its release, the Microsoft Defender Privacy protection VPN was discontinued. Here's what you need to know.
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Microsoft will discontinue its Defender Privacy Protection VPN service on February 28, 2025. Other Defender features will remain available.
Microsoft 365 No Longer Includes Defender VPN
Everyone wants to feel safe when browsing online, and it seemed that Microsoft's VPN service, added to the Microsoft Defender app on Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Android
Microsoft 365 to Remove VPN Protection From Defender App
Subscribers still get device protection and ID theft and credit monitoring features, but Microsoft is ditching the VPN feature to focus on 'areas that will better align to customer needs.'
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Microsoft Defender VPN is retiring on Windows 11, macOS, Android and iOS
Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11 and more.
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Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
In the first instance of Microsoft stopping people performing unsupported upgrades, Neowin spotted that the company had ...
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How to enable or disable Windows Defender Firewall in Windows 11/10
When you click on Public network, the following panel will become visible. Toggle the Windows Defender Firewall switch to the Off position. Do the same for Domain network and Private network as well ...
Microsoft removes guide for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs - but this hack still works
A support page no longer describes the Registry hack that lets you bypass Windows 11's TPM requirements. But you still have options for sneaking past the hardware restrictions.