To address these issues, the September 2025 Windows security update (and later updates) reduces the scope for requiring UAC prompts for MSI repairs and enables IT admins to disable UAC prompts for specific apps by adding them to an allowlist.

Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with security and malware prevention in Windows.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 11 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page.

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The App & Browser Control page in the Windows Security app provides essential security settings that protect your Windows device from unsafe apps, files, websites, and downloads.

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DISM provides the files required to repair your corrupted files. You should run DISM prior to running the System File Checker. To do this: Open an elevated command prompt. Type cmd in the Search box. In the search results, right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator.

To enable the camera for all Desktop apps, turn Let desktop apps access your camera to On. Note: Camera privacy settings for desktop apps can't be changed at an individual desktop app level. Desktop apps include apps installed from the internet, a USB drive, or apps installed by an IT administrator.

However, security features in Office can prevent problems caused by clicking a link to a website that has malicious intent. The following image is an example of an Outlook warning when a suspicious link is clicked.