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how do I turn off smart app

george m kucy jr 0 Reputation points
2026-04-13T05:47:54.0666667+00:00

I want to turn off smart app it is a pain it keeps popping up

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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  1. DaveM121 889.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-13T06:22:35.93+00:00

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    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Privacy and Security - Windows Security - App and Browser Control.

    Open 'Smart App Control Settings' and you can disable that form in there.

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    However, before you do that, disabling Smart App Control will lower the security on your PC and it is not advised to disable that security setting.

    If you are seeing Smart App Control popups, is it indicating an app on your PC may be a security risk, and if so, what app is indicated in the popups.

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    2026-04-13T05:48:01.8766667+00:00

    To turn off Smart App Control in Windows 11:

    1. Open Windows Security:
      • Select Start, type Windows Security, and open it.
    2. Go to App & browser control.
    3. Select Smart App Control settings (or use the shortcut windowsdefender://smartapp/ if available).
    4. Change the mode to Off.

    Notes:

    • Smart App Control is only available on clean installs of Windows 11.
    • If Smart App Control has already been turned off (manually or automatically during evaluation), it cannot be turned back on without resetting or reinstalling Windows.

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