Access and Manage Windows 10 App Permissions

Access App Permissions for an Installed App

To manage Windows 10 app permissions:

1. 1. Open the Windows Start Menu and right-click an app. Then, select More > App settings.

   

2. 2. Adjust the toggle switches under App permissions to enable or disable individual permissions.

   

   Tip: You can also access app permissions by going to Settings > Apps & Features. Select the app, then select Advanced Options.

How to Manage Systemwide App Permissions

The Windows Settings provide a way to turn permissions on and off either on a global or per application basis:

Note: There are some applications that will always have access to a particular feature, regardless of your settings. The Calendar app, for example, will always have access to calendar-related resources.

1. 1. Open the Start Menu and select the gear to launch Windows Settings.

   Tip: Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Windown key + i to bring up Windows Settings.

   

2. 2. Select Privacy.

   

3. 3. Select one of the options under App Permissions in the left pane. From here, you can enable/disable permissions for all apps or specific apps.

   Note: If you make changes to permissions while an app is already open, you may need to restart it for the settings to take effect.