Microsoft fixes Smart App Control broken by October Windows update
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that prevented some users from activating the Smart App Control security feature after installing the October 2026 KB5127648 Windows 11 security update.
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Home users · Small businesses · Enterprises
Affected technology: Windows
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