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Microsoft testing faster Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 geekfeed0Tagged microsoft, Quick Machine Recovery, Smart App Control, windows, windows 11, Windows Insider

Microsoft is testing a faster version of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) and updated Smart App Control (SAC), allowing users to toggle it without requiring a Windows clean install. QMR enables IT administrators to resolve Windows boot failures remotely, eliminating the need for physical access to the system. If Windows 11 fails to start due to […]

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Windows Smart App Control, SmartScreen bypass exploited since 2018

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 geekfeed0Tagged bypass, exploit, microsoft, Smart App Control, SmartScreen, windows, windows 11

A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. Smart App Control is a reputation-based security feature that uses Microsoft’s app intelligence services for safety predictions and Windows’ code integrity features to identify and block untrusted (unsigned) […]

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