The Application Control feature in Windows Defender is a crucial security feature for Windows 11/10. With advanced malware, ransomware, and spyware, we need advanced security systems.

Windows 10 in S-Mode is a useful first step to delivering application control, locking down systems to Store apps only, with the option of using policy to prevent users removing S-Mode.

Firewall & network protection: In this module, you have access to the Windows firewall settings. App & browser control: Windows offers extensive options for protection against dangerous apps and ...

When I checked where Windows Defender had actually detected the threat, it was in the Fan Control app I use to intelligently cool my PC. Windows Defender had broken it, and that’s why my fans ...

The allow-list only permits a set of applications to run on Windows 11. Smart App Control relies on the same Windows features as Windows Defender Application Control, which allows policies to be ...

How to disable Smart App Control on Windows 11 If you plan to disable Smart App Control, consider that you won't be able to re-enable it. This is to ensure a secure experience.

Smart App Control, a Windows 11 security feature that blocks threats at the process level, now comes with support for blocking several new file types threat actors have recently adopted to infect ...

Application Guard for Office is a security feature that works with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Apps, specifically catering to Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise editions.

The latest Windows Server 2025 Insider preview build 26304 has been released. It adds the new Windows Defender Application Control for business.

The guide breaks down the differences between Windows Defender, the Defender app and Windows security. By Roland Freist Contributor, PCWorld May 12, 2025 3:30 am PDT ...