While setting up the app for the first time, you may want to double check that you tend to allow all the requested permissions and accept all the prompts without blinking. Conveniently, Windows 11 lets you re-access and manage those app permissions as you see fit.
This guide will walk you through the steps involved in enabling, disabling, and managing app permissions on Windows 11. So without further ado, let’s get started.
How App Permissions Work on Windows
Applications on Windows require access to both hardware and software features of the PC to function. This includes permission to access your location, camera, microphone, etc. For example, the Weather app on Windows will request permission to access your location data to provide relevant information.
Ideally, you want to give the app all the permissions it needs. However, sometimes an app tries to find permissions that it doesn’t ask for. And allowing those permissions can put your privacy at risk.
In either case, you’ll need to learn how to allow or disallow application permissions on Windows 11. That’s what we’ll cover in the next section.
How to enable or disable permissions for individual apps
If you want to enable or disable permissions for a specific app, you need to open that app’s settings on Windows. There are two ways you can go about that.
Enable Disable permissions from settings
Step 1: Open the Start menu and click All apps at the top to see the list of installed apps.
Step 2: Scroll down to find the app for which you want to configure permissions. Right click on it, select Add and select Install Application.
Step 3: In the next window, use the toggles under App permissions to enable or disable specific permissions as you see fit.
Furthermore, you can allow or disallow an application to work in the background.
Enable or Disable Permissions for an App From Settings
If you are looking to modify permissions for several different apps then you can use the following method to save time.
Step 1: Right-click on the Start menu and select Settings from the resulting menu.
Step 2: Go to the Apps tab on your left and click Installed Apps.
Step 3: Use the search bar to find the app for which you want to modify permissions.
Step 4: Click on the three-dot menu icon next to the app and select Advanced options.
Step 5: Use the switches in App Permissions to manage permissions for that app.
Any changes you make will take effect immediately. If the application is already running, you may want to restart the application for the changes to take effect.
Note that if an app or game doesn’t require any special permissions to work, you won’t see any toggles in the app’s Permissions section. In addition, some applications may not appear in the list if they are able to use all system resources.
How to manage app permissions for multiple apps at once
While the methods above are pretty straightforward, if you’re looking to manage specific app permissions for many different apps at once, there’s a much simpler way to do it. Read on to find out how.
Step 1: Open the Start menu and click the cog icon to launch the Settings app.
Step 2: Switch to the Privacy & Security tab in the left column.
Step 3: Scroll down to the App Permissions section to see a list of all the app permissions.
Step 4: Click on permissions to configure it. For demonstration purposes, we will be modifying Camera permissions for apps.
Step 5: If you want to disable camera permissions for all apps on your PC, you can disable the switch next to ‘Allow apps to access your camera’.
Also, if you want to configure camera permissions on a per-app basis, click the down arrow next to ‘Allow apps to access your camera’.
Next, use the toggle next to an app to quickly manage camera permissions for each app.
Likewise, you can repeat the steps above to manage location, microphone, and other app permissions for multiple apps at once. It’s important to know that while you can manage app permissions for each Microsoft Store app separately, you can’t do the same with Desktop apps.
Manage permissions carefully
Careless granting of app permissions can lead to unintended consequences. Even if you don’t care about your privacy, it’s still a good idea to check app permissions on Windows from time to time. That way, you can monitor the behavior of different apps and limit nefarious ones.
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