Windows 10: Help required in understanding the working of Smart App Control. Especially the meaning of...

I am told by SAC that it IS turned off on my PC and can only be turned on by reinstalling Windows.I am discussing Windows 11 Professional running Insider version 22H2 build 25236.1000 at the moment.If I read "learn more about why smart app control is turned off."Why is Smart App Control turned off?Smart App Control is only available on clean installs of Windows 11. Also, there are other reasons why Smart App Control could be turned off.During evaluation mode we determined that you weren't a good candidate for Smart App Control.It was turned off manually by you or another user signed into your

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Smart App Control

Hi Taylor. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

You can turn off Smart App Control as shown here:

https://websiteforstudents.com/how-to-turn-on-o...

https://www.ghacks.net/2022/03/07/smart-app-con...

For guidance on how Microsoft screens apps for Smart App Control see here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/what-...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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So I used Visual Studio to create simple Windows apps that will automate my work, and most of these consist of less than 1,000 lines of code.

I also made an app for my cousin that makes it easier for them to design menus and social media posters for their bakeshop, with few clicks. My apps were blocked right away by Windows 10's Smart Screen, but that's something that you can work your way around with.

But with Windows 11's implementation of Smart App Control, the only way to run my apps is by signing them.

And should I be worried about my apps getting blocked by Smart App Control? Does it block all unsigned apps?
Will it block programs that I debug in VS?
If yes, how can I use my own apps on my work computer running Windows 11?
I think Smart App Control is beneficial to those who don't know what they are doing on Windows; but for technical users; it will only get in our way.
For users who open, download, and double-click any malicious, executable attachment disguised as a Word document, Smart App Control is for them.

 

Smart app control

I learnt about a new update coming called the smart app control. I also read that it will require us to reset our pc. Can I somehow prevent that as I do not want to reset my windows 11 pc right now?