Smart App Control
The latest Smart App Control coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Defender Earns Perfect Score in Latest Test, Narrowing the Case for Paid Antivirus Suites
Microsoft Defender Antivirus just aced its latest independent exam. In AV-TEST’s March/April 2026 evaluation of Windows 11 consumer security products, the built-in protection scored a flawless 18...
ZDNET’s Windows Security Wake-Up Call: 5 Optional Protections You Should Turn On Now
{ "title": "ZDNET’s Windows Security Wake-Up Call: 5 Optional Protections You Should Turn On Now", "content": "ZDNET recently published a stark reminder: the most hardened Windows PC isn't the...
Windows 11 Update Ends Forced Reinstalls for Smart App Control, Repairs sfc/scannow Trust
Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11, delivered as KB5083769, breaks two long‑standing frustrations: Smart App Control no longer demands a clean OS install to change its state, and...
Windows 11 April 2026 Update: Microsoft's Major Course Correction with KB5086672
Microsoft's April 14, 2026 Patch Tuesday release (KB5086672) represents the company's most significant attempt to rebuild user trust since Windows 11's controversial launch four years earlier. This...
Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday: Smart App Control Improvements, Narrator Enhancements, and Settings Refinements
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 represents a shift from flashy redesigns to practical refinements. The update focuses on three key areas: Smart App Control enhancements, Narrator...
Windows 11 April 2026 Update: Smart App Control, Narrator Enhancements, and Major UI Refinements
Microsoft's April 2026 security update for Windows 11 is shaping up to be more than a routine Patch Tuesday release. Landing on April 14, 2026 for Windows 11 version 24H2 and 25H2, the update appears...
Microsoft Releases KB5086672 to Fix Windows 11 Setup Error 0x80073712 After Botched March Update
Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5086672, on March 31, 2026, to address a critical Windows 11 installation failure that forced the company to pull its March 26 preview update. The...
Windows 11 KB5079391 preview brings AI-powered Smart App Control and Narrator upgrades
Microsoft's March 2026 optional preview update KB5079391 for Windows 11 delivers significant enhancements to Smart App Control and introduces AI-powered accessibility features for Narrator. This...
Windows 11 KB5079391 Update: Narrator AI, Smart App Control, and File Explorer Changes
Microsoft has released KB5079391 as a quality update for Windows 11, moving several features from preview to public availability. This servicing wave represents a significant deployment of AI-powered...
March 2026 Windows 11 Update Adds 1000 Hz+ Display Support, File Explorer Upgrades
Microsoft's March 2026 non-security update for Windows 11 delivers significant quality-of-life improvements that signal the company's direction for its flagship operating system. The update,...
Windows 11 KB5079391 Update: 1000Hz+ Display Support, File Explorer Fixes & Smart App Control Enhancements
Microsoft's March 2026 optional update KB5079391 delivers significant improvements beyond typical maintenance patches. The update, available for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, introduces support...
Windows 11 KB5079391 Preview Update: 1000 Hz Mouse Support, Smart App Control Toggle, and File Explorer Fixes
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 optional update, KB5079391, delivers several significant improvements that address specific user pain points while introducing new functionality. Released as a preview...