When will Smart App Control be on for everyone?

Dennis5mile 70 Reputation points
2025-11-20T17:38:17.6333333+00:00

On Nov 7th it was announced that "Smart App Control" can now be turned on without having to do a clean install of windows. I'm still not seeing that option... Anyone able to do this yet?

https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/11/07/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-26220-7070-dev-beta-channels/#:~:text=%5BSmart%20App%20Control,Microsoft%20Support.

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  1. CrazyKats 19,245 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-29T12:55:26.6133333+00:00

    Hi Drew,

    That reference you made also clearly states:

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    Also that build update has been pulled.

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  2. Drew - 810 Reputation points
    2026-03-29T18:14:59.7+00:00
    • 26 March 2026 KB5079391

    [Smart App Control] New! You can turn Smart App Control (SAC) on or off without needing a clean install. To make changes, go to Settings > Windows Security > App & Browser Control > Smart App Control settings. When turned on, SAC helps block untrusted or potentially harmful apps. To learn more, see App & Browser Control in the Windows Security App. This feature was previously disclosed in January 2026 (KB5074105) and ***is now beginning to roll out.

    ***https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/march-26-2026-kb5079391-os-builds-26200-8116-and-26100-8116-preview-7c9e2275-b9ba-4068-aeb0-23da42b81d3b#id0ebdl=gradual_rollout

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  3. CrazyKats 19,245 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-29T18:25:15.8766667+00:00

    And per that blog the update has been paused.

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  4. CrazyKats 19,245 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-04-09T22:47:47.1166667+00:00

    Hi Dennis,

    I can verify on Dev build that the option

    to Turn On is now available.

    Have not checked my Canary yet.

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  5. Johnny55 5,155 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-04-10T03:19:13.59+00:00

    Appears to be working on last weeks Beta 26220.8148. As mentioned, it is CFRScreenshot 2026-04-09 231302

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    Regards,

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