When a Simple Tech Change Breaks Everything: Antivirus vs. Scripts
Mar 27, 2025•4 min•Ep. 99
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Episode description
Ever made a small software change that led to a tech disaster? In this episode, we investigate a real-world case where switching to Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 unexpectedly disrupted an essential script.
🔹 What happened when a listener swapped their antivirus software?
🔹 How did this change break XML processing in a critical script?
🔹 Why turning off Defender didn’t fix the issue—and what that tells us about modern security software.
🔹 How small IT changes can cause ripple effects across an entire system.
🔹 Expert insights from StoneFly on avoiding unexpected tech failures.
🎧 Don’t miss out! Tune in now to uncover the hidden risks of software changes and how to protect your IT infrastructure.
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