How To Fix Windows 11 Security Automatic Sample Submission Turned off when you restart your PC

Windows 11 Automatic Sample Submission is a security feature that allows Microsoft to collect data about malware and other security threats that may be affecting your PC. This feature is designed to help improve the overall security of Windows 11 by allowing Microsoft to analyze and respond to new threats more quickly.

When this feature is enabled, Windows 11 will automatically collect and send samples of suspicious files, programs, and other data to Microsoft. This data is then analyzed by Microsoft's security experts to help identify and respond to emerging threats.

To enable or disable Windows 11 Automatic Sample Submission, you can follow these steps:

1. Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I.

2. Click on "Privacy & security".

3. Select "Windows Security" from the left-hand menu.

4. Click on "Open Windows Security".

5. Click on "Virus & threat protection".

6. Scroll down to the "Sample submission" section and click on "Manage settings".

7. Toggle the switch next to "Automatically send some system information and files" to enable or disable the feature.

Note that if you disable this feature, Microsoft may not be able to provide the same level of protection against new and emerging threats. However, you can still manually submit samples to Microsoft by clicking on "Submit a sample" in the "Virus & threat protection" settings.

If you are experiencing an issue with Windows 11 Security Automatic Sample Submission being turned off when you restart your PC, you can try the following steps to resolve the issue:

1. Run the Windows 11 Troubleshooter: Press Windows key + I to open Settings, then select "Update & Security" and click on "Troubleshoot". Run the "Windows Security" troubleshooter and see if it identifies and fixes any issues.

2. Restart the Security Center Service: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "services.msc" and press Enter. In the Services window, locate the "Security Center" service and right-click on it. Select "Restart" from the context menu.

3. Check for Updates: Press Windows key + I to open Settings, then select "Update & Security" and click on "Windows Update". Check for any available updates and install them.

4. Reset the Security Settings: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt as an administrator. Type "netsh advfirewall reset" and press Enter. This will reset the Windows Firewall to its default settings.

5. Disable Third-Party Security Software: If you have any third-party security software installed on your PC, try disabling it temporarily and see if that resolves the issue. If it does, you may need to contact the software vendor for further assistance.

6. Perform a System Restore: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to perform a system restore to a point before the issue started. To do this, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "rstrui" and press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a restore point and restore your system.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.