The URL and protocol URL "ms-settings:appsfeatures-app" opens the App and features settings in Windows 10 und 11 .
This page allows users to manage installed apps, including the ability to uninstall, modify apps, or adjust their permissions. Here is a detailed description of the availability of this feature in different Windows versions and the corresponding build numbers:
1. ms-settings:appsfeatures-app
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:appsfeatures-app
1. Combine the Windows R keys for quick access.2. Use the command: ms-settings:appsfeatures-app to perform the desired step.
(The command is also useful for creating a desktop shortcut.)
3. Select OK or press [Enter] to confirm.
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The settings described above are now available to you in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
In this way, the following problems and questions can be answered.
1b. In this way, the following problems and questions can be answered.
How can I manage apps installed in Windows?What steps are required to uninstall an app in Windows?
Can I adjust my app permissions in Windows Settings?
Where can I find the option to uninstall apps in Windows?
How do I configure the permissions of my installed apps in Windows?
Are there differences in the availability of this feature between different versions of Windows?
What build numbers identify versions of Windows that include this feature?
Can I manage all installed apps through the Settings menu in Windows?
How do I change the settings of an existing app in Windows?
What role do these Windows settings play for users and administrators?
2. Available in Windows 10, 11, 12 and the corresponding build numbers.
Windows10
- Availability:
The App & Features settings have been available in Windows 10 since version 1703 (Creators Update). This version brought a variety of improvements in the management of apps and programs, including a redesigned user interface for the App & Features page.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:appsfeatures-app" URL is available starting with build 15063, which was released with Windows 10 version 1703. Users can use this URL to go directly to the app management settings where they can view and manage installed apps.
Windows11
- Availability:
Windows 11 retains app and feature management, with a modernized user interface that matches the new Windows 11 design. Functionality is essentially the same as Windows 10, but offers additional design improvements and possibly new options.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:appsfeatures-app" URL is available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2 (Initial Release). This version was released on October 5, 2021. Starting with this build, users can open the App & Features settings to manage their installed applications.
Windows12
- Availability:
In Windows 12, the App and Features Manager will also remain available, with possible additional features or extensions tailored to the new operating system. The basic functionality of the "ms-settings:appsfeatures-app" URL is expected to be retained, while the UI and options may be updated.
- Build number:
The exact build number for the introduction of the feature in Windows 12 will be specified at the time of release. However, the feature will be supported starting with the early versions of Windows 12 that are available as previews or in the first releases.
Summary
The "ms-settings:appsfeatures-app" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1703 (build 15063) and remains available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2, as well as in Windows 12. It provides a centralized way to manage apps and features in the operating system, including installing, uninstalling, and customizing applications. The exact build number for Windows 12 will be specified after the initial releases, but the functionality is expected to be included in the early versions of the new operating system.