Windows 11's October update blocks Smart App Control. Here's the fix:
Microsoft has confirmed a fault in the October security update for Windows 11 ...
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Windows 11's audio bug that's crashing games and apps is now fixed: Microsoft's October update KB5127648 fixes Windows 11's AC-3 audio crashes in games and apps.
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Latest Windows update disables key security setting - but there's a workaround - ZDNET
zdnet.com/tech/microsoft-october-windows-update-disables-security-setting-workaround/
Windows 11: Microsoft fixes crashes in games and apps: The game won't start, the media player closes without warning, or an application only crashes once ...
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I finally set up ExplorerPatcher on Windows, and I should have sooner: Windows 11 is great and all, but it is a downgrade in some ways compared to 10 ...
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Key FactsExplorerPatcher Can Restore Selected Windows 10 Features
Oct 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The free ExplorerPatcher can restore Windows 10’s Start menu in Windows 11, including resizing and a visible app list.
- It replaces Microsoft’s Widgets with a streamlined weather widget, which the author said was recently failing to display data.
- The Windows 10 Ribbon interface improves File Explorer access, but removes Windows 11 features such as tabs.
- Some smaller options apparently do not work in current versions, although the author says the app remains supported.
Right off the bat, being able to restore the Windows 10 Start menu with ExplorerPatcher is an extremely welcome change, and the biggest reason to use this app, in my opinion.— João Carrasqueira, author of the XDA-Developers article on ExplorerPatcher
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Microsoft admits that Always On VPN problems were not fixed in the October Security Update
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/20/microsoft-admits-that-always-on-vpn-problems-were-not-fixed-in-the-october-security-update/5304063
Microsoft fixes game, app crashes caused by recent Windows update: Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused games and apps using AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-game-app-crashes-caused-by-windows-kb5124010-preview-update/
Smart App Control malfunctioning: Windows 11 has a security problem: The Windows 11 update KB5127648 is causing problems with an important security feature ...
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Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control: Microsoft says some users may have trouble turning on Smart App Control after installing this ...
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Windows 11: Project Odeon aims to change the operating system's settings: Microsoft is reportedly planning a major change to Windows 11's settings with ...
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I was ready to pay for a remote desktop app, but Windows 11 already ships one for free
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Key FactsWindows 11 Includes Free Remote-Access Tools
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- Quick Assist is preinstalled on Windows 11 Home and Pro and also works with Windows 10 devices.
- The helper needs a Microsoft account; the other person only needs internet access and enters a time-limited six-digit code.
- Quick Assist supports screen viewing, annotations, and remote control; taking control requires consent and can be withdrawn at any time.
- Windows Remote Desktop can host sessions only on Windows 11 Pro or higher editions; msra.exe requires no Microsoft account.
Latest Windows 11 update restores your taskbar control, patches 995 security flaws - ZDNET
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Key FactsWindows 11 update enables new taskbar positions, fixes 995 flaws
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdnet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdnet.com
- The taskbar can be positioned at the top, left, or right, but auto-hide still works only at the bottom.
- The Start menu supports size changes and independent showing or hiding of its content sections.
- The Search window now shows suggested or recent searches instead of top apps, AI tools, and promotions.
- According to Action1, the update contains 995 security fixes, including 121 critical vulnerabilities and two zero-days; one has already been actively exploited.
Microsoft’s September 2026 Patch Tuesday is the largest on record, with 995 patches, a volume unlike anything we’ve seen before and just shy of the 1,000 mark. The release includes 121 critical vulnerabilities and two zero-days, both elevation-of-privilege flaws: CVE-2026-81963 in the Windows Update Stack and CVE-2026-85880 in Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC).— Action1 (patch management provider) said in a post on the latest update.
Computerworld Jun 02
Windows 11 Smart App Control explained: After an update, Microsoft's app gatekeeping feature is more flexible but still lacks granular controls.
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Your Windows 11 complaints have solutions — Microsoft just doesn't want you to know
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Save up to 93% on a digital Windows 11 license - Neowin
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Windows 11 Smart App Control explained: After an update, Microsoft's app gatekeeping feature is more flexible but still lacks granular controls.
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Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature: Microsoft’s parental controls have started blocking Google’s Chrome browser ...
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Microsoft oversells Windows 11's Smart App Control as a "top antivirus solution"
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Microsoft reveals unexpected way that Windows 11 clean install can boost your PC performance
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