‘App & Browser Control’ in Windows Security offers protection against malicious or potentially unwanted apps, files, and websites. It also delivers an isolated browsing environment to protect your device and data from malware better. But what if ‘App & browser control’ fails to appear in the Windows Security app in the first place? Here are the best ways to fix missing ‘App & browser control’ in Windows 11.
‘App & browser control’ is an essential part of Windows Security, protecting your computer from harmful files. It runs quietly in the background and doesn’t disturb your workflow with unnecessary pop-ups. Let’s go through the troubleshooting steps and enable the ‘App & browser control’ in Windows Security.
1. Access ‘App & browser control’ via Alternative Ways
If ‘App & browser control’ doesn’t appear in the Windows Security app, use alternative ways to find the same on your Windows 11 PC.
Start Menu
You can easily open ‘App & browser control’ from the start menu.
Step 1: Press the Windows key and search for ‘App & browser control’.
Step 2: Hit the Enter key and open it in the Windows Security menu.
Windows 11 Settings Menu
Windows Security is a part of the OS Settings menu. You can find and open ‘App & browser control’ from the Settings app as well.
Step 1: Open Windows Settings menu by pressing Windows + I keys.
Step 2: Search for ‘App & browser control’ in the search bar.
Step 3: Press the Enter key to open it.
Windows Run Menu
You can open ‘App & browser control’ via the Run command as well.
Step 1: Press Windows + R keys to open the Run menu.
Step 2: Type the following command.
%windir%\explorer.exe windowsdefender://appbrowser
Step 3: Press Enter to open the menu in Windows Security.
2. Delete Corrupt Folder on Windows
Corrupt files in the SecurityHealth folder can lead to missing ‘App & browser control’ on Windows 11. Here is how you can identify and remove such folders on your PC.
Step 1: Press Windows + E keys to open the File Explorer menu.
Step 2: Click the address bar at the top and paste the following path.
C:\Windows\System32\SecurityHealth
Step 3: Find a folder named ‘1.0.2109.27002-0’ and delete it.
It’s a leftover folder that the system saved from the previous update. Empty your PC’s Recycle Bin and restart it.
3. Use Group Policy Editor to Enable App & Browser Control
Group Policy Editor allows you to disable the ‘App & browser control’ on Windows. Here’s how you can check and enable the option.
Step 1: Press the Windows key and search for ‘Group Policy Editor’.
Step 2: Head to the following path in the Group Policy Editor.
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Security > App and browser protection
Step 3: Double-click on ‘Hide the App and browser protection area’ option.
Step 4: Click the radio button beside ‘Non-Configured’ and hit OK.
Restart your PC and open the Windows Security app again. You should see the App & browser control option. You can also make tweaks from the Registry app to enable the missing ‘App & browser control’ in Windows 11.
4. Reset Windows Security App
If the ‘App & browser control’ still doesn’t show up in the Windows Security menu, it’s time to reset the app. It resets the app back to the factory settings. Windows 11 users can use the Windows PowerShell app to reset the Windows Security app.
Step 1: Right-click on the Windows icon and open the Windows Terminal menu.
Step 2: Type the following command.
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage
Step 3: Hit Enter to execute the command.
5. Install Pending Windows 11 Updates
‘App & browser control’ option may miss in Windows 11 due to an outdated OS build. Microsoft regularly releases new updates to fix bugs and add new features. Follow the steps below to install the latest Windows update.
Step 1: Open Windows 11 Settings menu.
Step 2: Select ‘Windows Update’ from the left sidebar.
Step 3: Download and install pending Windows 11 updates on your PC.
If you face issues with installing Windows 11 updates, read our troubleshooting guide to fix the problem.
Protect Your Windows 11 PC in Style
‘App & browser control’ missing in Windows Security may leave your PC exposed to malicious attacks. Before such issues affect your workflow, follow the steps above to fix the problem.
