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Is it possible to view the Windows 12 settings?


Sure! Here's a quick overview of Windows 12 settings based, of course, on what's known so far (as of 2025), since Windows 12 isn't officially available to all users yet, but there are already plenty of clues from Insider builds and leaked information:





1. ⚙️ System
2. 👤 Personalization
3. 🔒 Privacy & Security
4. 🌐 Network & Internet
5. 💡 Accessibility (Ease of Access)
6. 🧠 Copilot & AI Settings
7. 🎮 Gaming
8. 📦 Apps
9. 🔄 Updates & Recovery
10. 🧩 Advanced Settings



Tip: >> Open Advanced System Setting in Windows 12, 11 or 10 (three solutions)!



A deeper look into Windows 12 settings *




1.) ⚙️ System



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- Multi-monitor management revised with preview.

- Adaptive brightness management including content-aware brightness (automatic adjustment based on image content).

- Variable refresh rate : New fine-tuning for OLED displays.

🔊 Sound



- Individual app volumes can be controlled directly.

- New sound profiles for specific environments (e.g., gaming , office , meeting ).

- Bluetooth audio codecs (e.g., aptX, LDAC) are better displayed and managed.

🔋 Energy & Battery



- Smart Power Saving : AI-driven energy optimization.

- Automatic switching between energy profiles based on usage behavior.

- Display battery health : charging cycles, capacity, and status.

💾 Storage



- New Storage Assistant with intelligent cleanup and archiving.

- Virtual storage management with dynamic optimization.

- Easier overview of partitions and drive health.





2.) 👤 Personalization



🎨 Design



- Completely new theme engine (dynamic, interactive, cloud-based).

- Mica & Acrylic : Even more transparency effects can be configured.

- Custom icons & fonts directly via the settings.

📲 Lock screen



- Integration of widgets and live data (weather, calendar, to-do list).

- Video wallpapers as lock screen.

🔢 Start menu



- Freely adjustable grid size .

- Quick access groups with context menus.

- AI-based search suggestions directly in the Start menu.





3.) 🔒 Data protection & security



🔐 Windows Hello



- Improved face detection.

- New sensor support for eye scanner & depth detection.

🧩 Permissions



- App permissions can be configured individually (e.g., camera, microphone, location).

- Time-limited permissions are possible (e.g., "only 1 hour").

🔍 Monitoring & Protection



- Microsoft Defender 2.0 with behavioral analysis.

- New firewall profiles with preconfigured rules (e.g., travel networks).

- Protection against AI-generated phishing attempts.





4.) 🌐 Network & Internet




- Advanced Wi-Fi analysis : channel quality, frequency, and interference.

- DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS options available.

- Integrated hotspot sharing including data usage overview.

- 5G profile management for mobile devices.





5.) 💡 Accessibility (Ease of Use)




- Narrator improved with natural speech output.

- Eye tracking : new hardware interfaces.

- Live subtitling for all audio sources .





6.) 🧠 Copilot & AI Settings




- Copilot activation : at startup, via keyboard shortcut, or manually.

- Privacy control: What Copilot is allowed to read? (files, emails, calendar).

- Embedded help in other settings areas by Copilot (tooltips, recommendations).

- Local vs. cloud processing selectable.





7.) 🎮 Gaming




- DirectStorage optimization can be individually enabled.

- Frame boost with one click : Automatic detection of supported games.

- Game Pass integration directly in the settings.

- FPS display and performance overlay can be enabled globally.





8.) 📦 Apps




- App isolation: Specify whether an app can launch with internet access.

- App backups in the cloud: including settings and permissions.

- Pre-installed apps can be completely uninstalled .





9.) 🔄 Updates & Recovery




- Feature updates can be scheduled (e.g., at night or after periods of inactivity).

- Restarts during updates can be completely blocked for up to X days.

- Rollbacks with intermediate states (system snapshots).

- New recovery option: "Revert to the last stable state . "





10.) 🧩 Advanced Settings




- Virtualization (Hyper-V, WSL) can be activated directly with the installation wizard.

- File type mapping with drag and drop .

- Explorer functions (tabs, layouts, favorites) can be customized.


Tip: >> Open Advanced System Setting in Windows 12, 11 or 10 (three solutions)!



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FAQ 56: Updated on: 12 April 2025 17:42 Windows
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Will Windows 12 be released at all?


Microsoft has not yet officially announced Windows 12. The company continues to focus on Windows 11 and its further development. Windows 12: Frequently Asked
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Windows 12 only without a desktop, is that right?


Currently, there is no official information or credible evidence that Microsoft plans to eliminate the classic desktop in Windows 12. Although there are
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Where can I find Windows 12?


Microsoft is preparing for the release of Windows 12. Although there is no official release date yet, there are increasing indications that we can expect
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I want to download Windows 12 immediately?


It is always advisable and easier to wait and use the official download of Windows 12, as it is provided by Microsoft free of charge and legally. If the
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Will Windows 12 support my current hardware?


Its important to check the Windows 12 system requirements to make sure your current hardware is compatible. Microsoft usually issues clear minimum requirements
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Should I then use Windows 12 as a subscription version or a normal version?


The decision between a subscription version as is often offered with software subscriptions and a normal version one-time purchase depends on various

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