Smart App Control in windows blocks the app while installing/updating

[raj-119]

I was trying to install the app by running the PowerShell script but the Smart APP Control in windows OS always blocks it. From other installation methods I was able to install by running the script using cmd administrator privileges but then windows still blocks it while opening a video directly using mpv or while updating it using the script! Currently i am using zhongfly build

For now, I am using the application directly from the zip file but is there a way I can install this without disabling my Smart App Control?

[Andarwinux]

I don't understand why anyone would admire Big Brother yet want to do the very things he forbids. Maybe that's what doublethink is all about.

[Andarwinux]

Just use mpv 0.29.0, which has already been approved by Big Brother.

[raj-119]

So, there's no way I can install the latest version?

[kasper93]

Just disable this "smart" thing.

[raj-119]

Yes but then I can only enable it by reinstalling the windows. So, I guess I'll be using the application directly from the zip file for now

[Raza-0007]

Microsoft will soon allow users to toggle smart app control on or off without reinstalling Windows. It is being tested and will roll out soon in 2026.

Myself I usually keep it off as I use a lot of open source software that are not whitelisted by smart app control. I rely on Microsoft defender to catch the really infected ones.