{
  "id": 5141297,
  "title": "Microsoft will soon enable memory integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/microsoft-will-soon-enable-memory-integrity-by-default-on-eligible",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113714-microsoft-soon-enable-memory-integrity-default-eligible-windows.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft plans to enable a security feature called Memory Integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs starting in October 2026. This feature aims to provide stronger kernel-level protection against malicious software and other threats. Memory Integrity relies on Virtualization-based Security (VBS), which utilizes hardware-level virtualization capabilities in Intel and AMD CPUs to isolate sensitive data and processes within Windows. By treating the Windows installation as an isolated virtual machine, Memory Integrity ensures that only trusted kernel-mode code and drivers can run. However, Microsoft warns that this could potentially negatively impact game performance, which may be a significant concern for consumers. While organizations can change the default configuration, systems where the option has already been disabled will not be forced to enable Memory Integrity. Microsoft provides guidelines on virtualization-based protections in modern Windows editions, noting that some applications and device drivers might be incompatible with this technology.",
  "summary": "Microsoft recently confirmed that memory integrity protection will soon be enabled by default on some Windows 11 devices. The change will arrive in October 2026 for eligible Windows PCs and will provide stronger kernel-level protection against malicious software and other threats. However, it could also have a detrimental effect on... Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [
    "Microsoft will enable Memory Integrity by default on eligible Windows 11 PCs starting October 2026.",
    "Memory Integrity provides kernel-level protection against malicious software and other threats."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}