Microsoft Boosts Windows Security with Expanded Memory Integrity Protection

Microsoft has announced that its Memory Integrity Protection feature will become enabled by default on more Windows 11 devices starting next month, October 2026. This security measure is designed to protect PCs from sophisticated attacks with little or no additional configuration.

The feature, built on Virtualization-based Security (VBS), helps protect critical parts of Windows from tampering and forms a foundation for modern security innovations such as hotpatch updates that improve user experience and productivity.

Microsoft says that memory integrity protection will begin being enabled by default on eligible PCs starting next month, enhancing security with no additional setup required. The company emphasizes that users still have control over whether they want memory integrity protection enabled, and if it's already been manually disabled, it won't be automatically re-enabled.