A modern Microsoft Defender Preview spotted online

Oct 26, 2021 12:12 GMT  ·  By

Windows 11 comes with a massive overhaul not only of the operating system itself but also of several first-party apps, and as it turns out, it’s all just a work in progress and Microsoft doesn’t stop here.

A tweet recently published by AL seems to suggest that Microsoft is also working on giving its antivirus a welcome Windows 11 makeover that makes so much sense for everybody.

But of course, very little is known at this point, though the accompanying screenshot does seem to reveal a new Microsoft Defender Preview UI.

Most likely, it’s all just a visual refresh that Microsoft is working on for Microsoft Defender, especially as it wants its security hub to also feel as modern as the rest of the OS.

If this is indeed a thing that Microsoft is currently developing, expect insiders to be given the chance of taking it for a spin rather sooner than later, with everyone on Windows 11 to receive it at a later time, possibly as part of the next major feature update.

Windows 11 currently rolling out to devices

The rollout of Windows 11 started early this month and is currently under way, with Microsoft planning to complete it by the summer of 2022.

In other words, not everybody is running Windows 11 right now, as some devices are still waiting to get the operating system on Windows Update, though of course, there’s also the option of installing it manually if you don’t want to it.

Microsoft typically recommends against this approach, especially as it could lead to various other problems that could eventually affect the experience with Windows 11.

Not all devices are getting Windows 11, as Microsoft has updated the system requirements, so certain configurations aren’t eligible for the upgrade. If you’re stuck with Windows 10, this OS version will continue to receive support until October 2025.