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 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.'
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 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 saying breaking up with Defender VPN in February
We are removing the privacy protection feature and will invest in new areas that will better align to customer needs'
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’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 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 365’s VPN feature will be shut off at the end of the month
Microsoft says that no action is required from Windows, macOS, or iOS users of the Microsoft Defender app, but Android users of the VPN feature will need to remove the VPN profile from their devices manually. Microsoft's support page provides instructions for doing this.
VPN feature axed from Microsoft Defender
Microsoft has announced plans to remove the free VPN feature from its Microsoft Defender app. The VPN, and Defender app, is currently included in all Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans at no additional cost, but will be removed on 28 February 2025.
Microsoft to Drop Free VPN Feature From 365 Subscription This Month
The tool allowed users to encrypt their internet traffic and hide their IP address when using untrusted networks.
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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.
Microsoft is killing its VPN soon. Here’s what you should do
Microsoft is no stranger to axing Windows apps and features. In the last year alone, we’ve seen the death of iconic WordPad, ...