Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control
Microsoft says some users may have trouble turning on Smart App Control after installing this month's KB5127648 Windows 11 security update.
Excerpt from the primary source: BleepingComputer
Who is affected
Home users · Small businesses · Enterprises
Affected technology: Windows
What you should do · Be aware
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