Windows 10: Is turning on Smart App Control worth it?

is it ok to leave it on?

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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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Smart App Control, Does It Work On Windows 11 Beta?

Hello Red,

Smart App Control is available starting with Windows 11 build 22567.

Smart App Control starts in evaluation mode. This is a period during which Windows tries to determine if you're a good candidate for Smart App Control. If you are a good candidate for Smart App Control, then it will automatically be turned on. If not, it'll be turned off.

If Smart App Control is turned off, then you will need to either reset or clean install Windows 11 to get it back to evaluation mode, then manually turn it on.

The tutorial below can help provide more details if needed.

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/turn-on-or-off-smart-app-control-in-windows-11.4996/

 

Smart App Control blocked part of App

Hello RichardHornby1, welcome to the Microsoft community, I'll be happy to help you today;

I understand Smart App Control is blocking an app;

The only way to get the app running is to disable the Smart App Control feature;

If you want to disable the feature, see the link below:

https://www.lifewire.com/turn-on-off-smart-app-...

Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to provide accurate and secure information. Watch out for ads on websites that may advertise products that are often classified as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on websites before deciding to download and install it.

Note: if you disable this feature it will not be possible to enable it again, to reactivate it you will need to perform a new installation of the 22H2 version of Windows 11;

Hope this helps, see you soon!