Smart App Control
The latest Smart App Control coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
KB5034765 for Windows 11 adds Smart App Control toggle, Edge tab sync, and MIDI 2.0
Microsoft's February 2024 quality update for Windows 11, while labeled as a standard monthly release, delivers several meaningful enhancements that improve security, productivity, and creative...
February 2026 Windows 11 update KB5037777 ships Smart App Control and cross-device resume
Microsoft's February 2026 Windows 11 update represents a significant shift in the company's approach to operating system development. Rather than introducing flashy new features or dramatic...
KB5074105 enables cross-device workflow continuity and MIDI 2.0 tools
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview update, KB5074105, represents a significant shift in the company's update strategy—focusing on quality-of-life improvements and platform enablement rather than...
Windows 11 KB5074105 Update: Smart App Control & Cross-Device Resume Fixes Analyzed
Microsoft's February 2024 update for Windows 11, KB5074105, represents a significant shift in how the company approaches operating system maintenance. Rather than introducing flashy new features,...
ROG Ally Armory Crate SE Windows 11 Failure: Smart App Control Fix & Community Solutions
A widespread software failure has hit Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PCs, with the essential Armory Crate SE application crashing or failing to launch for many users following recent Windows 11...
Windows 11 Smart App Control Breaks ASUS Armoury Crate on ROG Ally: Community Outcry & Solutions
Windows 11's Smart App Control (SAC) feature, designed as an advanced security layer to block malicious applications, has created a significant compatibility crisis for ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming...
Windows 11 KB5074105 Update Fixes File Explorer, Adds SAC Toggle in Release Preview
Microsoft has quietly rolled out optional Release Preview update KB5074105 for Windows 11, delivering a pragmatic package that addresses a persistent File Explorer reliability issue while introducing...
KB5074105 Optional Update Adds Cross-Device Resume and Smart App Control Toggle
Microsoft has quietly begun rolling out an optional Windows 11 preview update — KB5074105 — that bundles several user-facing features, quality fixes, and a long-awaited change to Smart App...
Windows 11 Smart App Control Breaks ASUS ROG Ally Gaming Controls
Microsoft's Smart App Control security feature is causing significant disruption for ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming PC owners, with the system blocking the essential Armoury Crate SE control software...
Smart App Control Breaks Armoury Crate on ROG Ally: Windows Security vs Gaming Handhelds
Windows 11's Smart App Control security feature has created a significant compatibility issue with ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming devices, preventing the essential Armoury Crate SE software from...
Smart App Control Blocks Critical OEM Tools on Xbox Handheld PCs
Microsoft's Smart App Control (SAC), the evolution of Windows Defender Application Control, has created significant disruption for users of Xbox-focused handheld gaming PCs, blocking critical OEM...
KB5074105 delivers MIDI 2.0 and cross-device resume to Windows 11 Release Preview builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701.
Microsoft has released KB5074105 to Windows Insider Release Preview channels, delivering builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701 with a focused set of enhancements for creators, accessibility improvements,...