Windows 11's October update blocks Smart App Control. Here's the fix

Oct-19-2026, 13:48:59 GMT–PCWorld

The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Windows 11's October update blocks Smart App Control. Microsoft has no permanent fix yet for the Smart App Control bug in update KB5127648. Until then, here's how to get it working.

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