Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.
You can turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 through the Settings app. However, you can't turn them off forever. Here's ...
You can choose to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your computer is compatible. You can buy a new PC that already has Windows 11 pre-installed (or opt for an alternative, like a Mac or a Chromebook).