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How to Enable/Disable Dev Drive Protection on Windows 11
The easiest way is using the Windows Security app
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Updated onJanuary 25, 2024
updated onJanuary 25, 2024
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Dev Drive Protection is a feature under Windows Security used to protect the Dev Drive on your computer.
In this guide, we will discuss how to enable or disable Dev Drive Protection on Windows 11 using Windows Security and Registry Editor.
How can I enable Dev Drive Protection on Windows 11?
1. Using the Windows Security app
To turn off the feature from Windows Security, toggle off the switch anytime you like. In case you are wondering how you canset up a dev drive on Windows 11, we have a detailed guide to step-by-step process.
2. Using the Registry Editor
If you ever want to disable the feature, go to the DWORD, double-click it, and this time change the Value data to 1, then click OK and reboot your PC.
In case you can’t create a Key or DWORD in the Real-time protection folder and encounter anerror in writing the value’s new contents, it could be a permissions issue; read this guide to fix it.
In conclusion, you can use either Windows Security or Registry Editor to turn on or off the Dev Drive Protection feature. However, WR experts recommend choosing the former one as it is safer than the latter.
Before you leave, find outall about Windows SDKand start developing apps today! If you arenot able to launch Windows Security on your Windows 11, you can try repairing the app; read this guide to learn more.
Which method would you prefer to enable the Dev Drive Protection feature on Windows 11? Feel free to mention it in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
