Microsoft's Smart App Control used to be pointless, but it's about to become a lot more usable. Here's what's changing.

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has introduced various new features in Windows 11 designed to protect users from modern workplace threats. Among such features, Smart App ...

Microsoft has changed a security feature in Windows 11 preview builds Smart App Control can now be turned on or off at will (in testing) Currently, disabling this feature – to install an app that it's ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...