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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Ful" data-source="post: 1038589" data-attributes="member: 32260">This is only partially true. Half a year ago, SAC blocked some DLLs of 3rd party web browsers and many applications (also some applications from Microsoft Store). But, the current situation is much better. Most of the popular web browsers and digitally signed popular applications work well, as also many unsigned applications.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite130" alt="(y)" title="Thumbs up&nbsp; &nbsp; (y)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(y)" />The number of false positives is similar to Norton AV. But, when using Norton the user can easily bypass the block alert. When using SAC, we have two scenarios with false positives:<ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">The application is initially blocked but can be unblocked by Microsoft after some time (one minute, one day, one week, etc.).</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Many niche applications can be blocked for months until one will submit them to Microsoft.</li>
</ol>Generally, SAC will be unusable for users who install many applications/games.SAC in OFF mode cannot be enabled from Security Center, but it can be easily enabled by a simple registry tweak.This can be a solution for some MalwareTips members.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Andy Ful, post: 1038589, member: 32260"] This is only partially true. Half a year ago, SAC blocked some DLLs of 3rd party web browsers and many applications (also some applications from Microsoft Store). But, the current situation is much better. Most of the popular web browsers and digitally signed popular applications work well, as also many unsigned applications. (y) The number of false positives is similar to Norton AV. But, when using Norton the user can easily bypass the block alert. When using SAC, we have two scenarios with false positives: [LIST=1] [*]The application is initially blocked but can be unblocked by Microsoft after some time (one minute, one day, one week, etc.). [*]Many niche applications can be blocked for months until one will submit them to Microsoft. [/LIST] Generally, SAC will be unusable for users who install many applications/games. SAC in OFF mode cannot be enabled from Security Center, but it can be easily enabled by a simple registry tweak. This can be a solution for some MalwareTips members. [/QUOTE]

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