About Microsoft App Control Wizard
Enables IT and security professionals to build and edit Application Control for Business (formerly WDAC) policies by providing an easy to use interface.
Microsoft App Control Wizard 2.8.0.0
Enables IT and security professionals to build and edit Application Control for Business (formerly WDAC) policies by providing an easy to use interface.
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Open Source
- Updated May 29, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.8.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-05-29 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | appx |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard |
| Requirements | Windows 10 version 1607 or later |
Install Microsoft App Control Wizard from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard -e
Microsoft App Control Wizard version history
2.6.0.1
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft App Control Wizard free?
Yes. Microsoft App Control Wizard is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Microsoft App Control Wizard?
The latest version is 2.8.0.0, released on May 29, 2026.
Is it safe to download Microsoft App Control Wizard?
The download button links to the official installer published on webapp-wdac-wizard.azurewebsites.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with eb38834e7f8abad328400701272f9105d7d64884517cca328cc0d6a2b6d46d67.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft App Control Wizard support?
Microsoft App Control Wizard requires Windows 10 version 1607 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Microsoft App Control Wizard?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft App Control Wizard and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.AppControlPolicyWizard -e.
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