Smart App Control settings greyed out in Windows Security [Fix]

If Smart App Control (SAC) settings are greyed out in Windows 11 Security, update Windows, or enable SAC in the Windows ...
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Smart App Control in Windows 11 is finally worth turning on

Smart App Control is one of the many security features that make Windows 11 one of the best operating systems out there. It aims to prevent users from isntalling potentially malicious software be ...
PC World

New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active

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 ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5079391 update rolls out Smart App Control improvements

Update March 30, 05:43 EDT: Microsoft has temporarily paused the KB5079391 rollout due to 0x80073712 errors during installation. Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for ...
TechRepublic

New Windows 11 Features Arrive This Month, Including Cross-Device Resume

Windows 11’s February 2026 update expands Cross-Device Resume, eases Smart App Control toggles, adds MIDI upgrades, and improves File Explorer. Microsoft is proving that Patch Tuesdays don’t have to ...