The "ms-settings:privacy-webcam" URI in Windows 10 und 11 leads directly to the webcam privacy settings.
This feature allows users to control which apps can access their webcam and how that access is managed.
1. ms-settings:privacy-webcam
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:privacy-webcam
1. Open the Run window using Windows R.2. All you need to do is use the command: ms-settings:privacy-webcam
(You can also use the command to create a desktop shortcut.)
3. You can confirm by pressing the OK button or [Enter].
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The settings described above are now available to you in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This will address the following questions and challenges.
1b. This will address the following questions and challenges.
Where can I find the option to control access to my webcam in the Windows operating system?Which settings can I change in the Windows security settings for the webcam?
How do I make sure that no one can access my webcam without my permission?
Is there a way in the Windows settings to manage access to the front camera?
How do I change webcam permissions in Control Panel?
Where is the webcam permissions control menu in Windows Settings?
What role do camera settings play in a computer’s security and privacy?
How can I make sure that my webcam is only used with my permission?
In which area of ??the Control Panel can I set the access permissions for the webcam?
How do you change the camera settings to ensure that only authorized people can access it?
2. Availability in Windows 10, 11, 12 and the corresponding build numbers.
Availability in Windows versions
1.Windows10:
- Availability:
The URI "ms-settings:privacy-webcam" is available starting with Windows 10 version 1803 (April 2018 Update). This update brings extensive changes to privacy settings, including managing webcam access.
- Build number:
The URI is available starting from build 17134 and above. This build number corresponds to version 1803 and all subsequent updates that introduced webcam privacy settings.
2.Windows11:
- Availability:
The "ms-settings:privacy-webcam" URI is also available in Windows 11, released on October 5, 2021. Windows 11 introduced an updated user interface and improved privacy settings, including managing webcam access.
- 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-webcam" URI is expected to continue to be available. The ability to manage webcam access is expected to remain built into the next version of Windows to continue to allow users to control their webcam data.
- 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-webcam" URI provides direct access to the webcam privacy settings. It is available starting with Windows 10 version 1803 and will remain available in Windows 11 and likely in Windows 12. In Windows 10, the URI is accessible starting with build 17134 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.