The URI "ms-settings:privacy-downloadsfolder" in Windows 10 und 11 leads directly to the privacy settings for accessing the Downloads folder.
This feature allows users to control which apps have access to the Downloads folder to ensure the security and privacy of downloaded files.
1. ms-settings:privacy-downloadsfolder
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:privacy-downloadsfolder
1. Open the Command window using Windows R.2. Paste the command: ms-settings:privacy-downloadsfolder
(The command can also be used in a desktop shortcut.)
3. Press the OK button or [Enter] to continue.
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You now have the option to access the settings described above in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
In this way, the following questions and problems can be clarified.
1b. In this way, the following questions and problems can be clarified.
Which Microsoft tool allows users to set the download paths for different applications?How can I specify the location where files are downloaded using the Windows operating system?
What is the default download folder on Windows PCs if no specific settings have been made?
How do I change the download paths for apps in Windows Settings?
What role does the Full Control permission play in specifying download locations?
Can you customize the download locations for different user profiles on a Windows computer?
How do I ensure that my company data is stored in the right areas to comply with data protection regulations?
What happens if the download location is not set correctly on a Windows system and the hard drive is full?
How do I prevent my child from accidentally overwriting or deleting important downloads?
What impact does changing the download path have on operating system flow and application performance?
2. Windows 10, 11, 12 (including the build numbers) and support for this feature.
Availability in Windows versions
1.Windows10:
- Availability:
The URI "ms-settings:privacy-downloadsfolder" is available starting with Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update). This update brought enhanced privacy settings, including managing access to the Downloads folder by apps.
- Build Number:
The URI is available from build 17763 and above. This build number corresponds to version 1809, which introduced the privacy settings for the Downloads folder. Users can manage access to the Downloads folder for different apps here.
2.Windows11:
- Availability:
In Windows 11, released on October 5, 2021, the "ms-settings:privacy-downloadsfolder" URI is also available. Windows 11 offers an updated user interface and enhanced privacy settings, including managing access to the Downloads folder.
- 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-downloadsfolder" URI is expected to remain available. The ability to manage access to the Downloads folder is expected to remain integrated into the next version of Windows.
- 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-downloadsfolder" URI provides direct access to the privacy settings for the downloads folder. It is available starting with Windows 10 version 1809 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 17763 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.