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Update AppLocker status in documentation#13013

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Pull request overview

Updates App Control documentation to revise the stated status of AppLocker when describing how PowerShell detects system lockdown policies.

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  • Reworded the AppLocker status statement from “deprecated” to “no longer actively developed”.

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PowerShell detects both **AppLocker** and **App Control for Business** system
wide polices. AppLocker is deprecated. App Control is the preferred application control system for Windows.
wide polices. AppLocker is no longer actively developed. App Control is the preferred application control system for Windows.
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