An essential feature that will enable you to start Windows 11 from the beginning. Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is not advised.
Microsoft is making every effort to persuade Windows 10 users to switch to Windows 11 with just over six months until Windows 10 will no longer receive official updates from the Redmond-based tech giant. Currently, Windows 10 accounts for 60% of operating systems, while Windows 11 only makes up 38%.
The American company added Smart App Control to Windows 11 and updated its article on Windows 10 security support. Unwanted or dubious applications are prevented by this feature. However, you will need to install Windows 11 from scratch in order to fully utilize the features of Smart App Control.
What is the feature known as Smart App Control?
This is a Microsoft cloud-based security feature that prevents non-rooted programs—that is, potentially harmful software—from running. An extra line of defense against unwanted software and internet threats is offered by this feature. The objective is to safeguard our computers' security.
Smart App Control's main benefit is that it necessitates a clean Windows 11 installation. This implies that not all features will be properly deployed if you upgrade straight from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Consequently, two requirements must be met in order to utilize this feature.
The first is the previously mentioned clean installation, which entails starting Windows 11 from scratch and formatting the hard drive. Keeping optional diagnostics turned on is the second strategy. This implies that we need to make sure this option is turned on when the operating system is first set up.