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Windows Smart App Control, a thing that is supposed to protect users, not-so-smartly blocked an important piece of Microsoft's own Xbox handheld. Last year, Microsoft launched its first Xbox-branded ...

Windows 10 has a new update as part of Microsoft's extended support It reportedly breaks StartIsBack, a popular customization app The December patch also apparently causes issues with multiple ...

Making the begrudging change from Windows 10 to Windows 11? Join the club. Windows 10 officially lost support on October 14th, 2025, so with the exception of the IT-oriented ESU version, everyone has ...

What is the FixWin Windows Repair Tool? FixWin is the best free Windows Repair Tool that lets you fix Windows problems, issues, and annoyances with a click. It has been updated to version 11 and is ...

Some Windows users are in a quandary. Since Windows 10 ceased to receive support from Oct. 14, the only way to avoid moving to Windows 11 (if the hardware allowed), was to sign up to Extended Security ...

I'm running Windows 11 Home 24H2 and Smart App Control won't let the installer run. I downloaded it from ollama.com, so it's probably the official installer. I downloaded it from ollama.com on 10/6/25 ...

Smart App Control in Windows 11 is failing to work properly with Streamer.bot, a popular streaming tool. Many users see warnings even though the app is signed and trusted. This guide explains how to ...