The Windows 10 und 11 setting with the command "ms-settings:sync" is used to open the sync settings for a Microsoft account.
This feature allows users to sync various settings between devices, including passwords, language settings, and other system preferences.
1. ms-settings:sync
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:sync
1. Open the Run window using Windows R.2. All you need to do is use the command: ms-settings:sync
(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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You now have access to the settings described in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This provides solutions to the following questions and problems.
1b. This provides solutions to the following questions and problems.
Which Microsoft account do you need to access settings and data from different devices?How do I change browser favorites and password sync settings in Windows?
Which Microsoft account can I use to sync documents, photos and other files across devices?
How do I enable or disable screen saver and wallpaper synchronization in Windows?
Which apps use Microsoft accounts by default to sync data across devices?
How do I make sure that Start screen settings sync is enabled between my Windows devices?
Can you specify in the Windows settings what type of data should be synchronized to other devices?
How do you change the sync settings for notes and to-do lists between different Microsoft accounts?
What steps are required to ensure that credentials (passwords) are synchronized in real time on other Windows devices?
How can I manage the synchronization of voice data between my devices using the Microsoft account?
2. Availability in Windows 10, 11 and 12 (starting with the build numbers)!
Here is a detailed description of the availability and build numbers of this feature in the different Windows versions:
Windows 10:
- Availability:
From Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update)
- Build number:
The feature is available starting from build 15063. In this version, settings sync was introduced as part of the overall improvements to the Windows Settings menu. Users can access the sync settings via "ms-settings:sync" and enable or disable sync of various options.
Windows 11:
- Availability:
From Windows 11 version 21H2 (first official release)
- Build number:
The feature is available in builds 22000 and above. Windows 11 takes the sync settings from Windows 10 and integrates them into the redesigned user interface of the operating system. The "ms-settings:sync" URI works the same here as in Windows 10, but allows for additional customization and an improved user interface.
Windows 12:
- Availability:
From Windows 12 (first preview or stable versions)
- Build number:
The exact build number may vary depending on the release stage, but the feature is built into the early testing versions and subsequent stable builds of Windows 12. Windows 12 builds on the sync features of previous versions and may offer additional options or improved UIs for sync settings.
Summary:
The "ms-settings:sync" command is available in Windows 10, 11, and 12. It allows users to access Microsoft account sync settings that ensure a consistent user experience across different devices. The feature is available starting with build 15063 in Windows 10 and has been retained in Windows 11 and 12, with each version potentially offering additional improvements or customizations.