The "ms-settings:privacy-messaging" URI in Windows 10 und 11 leads to the privacy settings for messaging applications.
This feature allows users to control which apps and services can access their messages, as well as manage access to messaging data. Access to messaging data is important for many applications to enable features like notifications and synchronization, but can also raise privacy concerns.
1. ms-settings:privacy-messaging
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:privacy-messaging
1. Press Windows R on your keyboard.2. Simply execute the following command: ms-settings:privacy-messaging
(This command can also be used as a desktop shortcut.)
3. You can complete the operation by pressing OK or by pressing [Enter].
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You now have access to the settings described in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This solves the following questions and problems.
1b. This solves the following questions and problems.
Where can I change the chat message settings in Windows?How do I make sure my SMS messages are saved on my PC?
What options does the privacy menu in chat message settings have?
Can I control access to my chat apps in the settings?
How do I change the permission settings for a specific chat app?
Where can I find information about the privacy policies of the chat apps I use?
Can I control my friends' access to my messages on social networks?
How do I ensure my privacy in text messages and voice chats?
What role does the use of VPN services play in protecting data security in chat apps?
Where can I check which apps have access to my contacts and messages?
2. This feature is available starting with the respective build numbers in Windows 10, 11 and 12.
Availability in Windows versions
1.Windows10:
- Availability:
The "ms-settings:privacy-messaging" URI is available in Windows 10. This version of Windows allows users to control and manage access to messaging data by apps. These settings provide central management for privacy options related to messaging applications.
- Build number:
The URI is available starting with Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update). This version introduced enhanced privacy settings that allow granular control over access to messaging data. The specific build number that supports this feature is build 17763 and later.
2.Windows11:
- Availability:
In Windows 11, the "ms-settings:privacy-messaging" URI is also available. Windows 11 provides an improved user interface for managing privacy settings, including controlling how apps access messaging data.
- Build number:
The URI is available starting with Windows 11 build 22000 and later. This build number includes the initial release of Windows 11 as well as all subsequent builds that support this privacy setting.
3.Windows12:
- Availability:
With Windows 12, expected to be released in 2024, the "ms-settings:privacy-messaging" URI is expected to continue to be available. Windows 12 is expected to retain existing functionality for managing access to messaging data and potentially extend it to provide additional privacy options.
- 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 URI "ms-settings:privacy-messaging" provides direct access to privacy settings for messaging applications. It is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1809 (build 17763 and later) and remains available in Windows 11 starting with build 22000 and later. The feature is also expected to be available in Windows 12 once the first build number of Windows 12 is released.