The "ms-settings:privacy-documents" URI in Windows 10 und 11 leads directly to the privacy settings for document access.
This feature allows users to control which apps have access to their documents and manage access to these files to protect privacy.
1. ms-settings:privacy-documents
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:privacy-documents
1. Use the Windows R key combination.2. Simply use the command: ms-settings:privacy-documents
(You can also use the command for a desktop shortcut.)
3. Confirm by pressing the OK button or [Enter].
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You now have access to the settings described in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This will address the following questions and challenges.
1b. This will address the following questions and challenges.
How to change privacy settings for accessing documents in Windows?What steps are needed to manage app permissions and protect document privacy in Windows?
Can you control access permissions for files on a PC via settings?
How do I ensure that only authorized apps can access my documents?
Is there a way to customize Windows' built-in privacy settings for accessing documents?
How do I change the permissions of my files to ensure that only trusted apps can access them?
Can you use the system settings to control which apps can access the PC and which cannot?
How do you adjust document privacy settings in Windows to ensure only trusted applications have access?
Is there a way to improve document privacy in Windows through Settings?
How do you ensure that only apps with elevated privileges can access your files?
2. Availability in Windows 10, 11 and 12 (starting with the build numbers)!
Availability in Windows versions
1.Windows10:
- Availability:
The "ms-settings:privacy-documents" URI is available starting with Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update). This update introduced extensive changes to privacy settings, including managing access to documents by apps.
- Build number:
In Windows 10, the URI is available starting from build 17134 and above. This build number corresponds to version 1803, which introduced privacy settings for document access. Users can use this to specify which apps have access to their documents and restrict access accordingly.
2.Windows11:
- Availability:
In Windows 11, released on October 5, 2021, the "ms-settings:privacy-documents" URI is also available. Windows 11 offers an updated user interface and enhanced privacy settings, including managing access to documents.
- Build number:
The URI is available starting with build 22000 and above. This build number covers the initial release of Windows 11 as well as all subsequent builds that support this specific privacy setting.
3.Windows12:
- Availability:
With Windows 12, expected to be released in 2024, the "ms-settings:privacy-documents" URI is expected to continue to be available. Document access management is expected to remain built into the next version of Windows to continue to give users control over their documents.
- Build Number:
The exact build number for Windows 12 is not determined at the time of release, but the URI is expected to be supported starting with the first released build number of Windows 12.
Summary
The "ms-settings:privacy-documents" URI provides direct access to document privacy settings. It is available starting with Windows 10 version 1803 and will remain available in Windows 11 and will likely be available in Windows 12. In Windows 10, the URI is accessible starting with build 17134 and above, while in Windows 11 it is supported starting with build 22000 and above. The exact build number for Windows 12 will be determined with the release of the version.