The URL "ms-settings:windowsanywhere" opens the settings for the "Windows 10 und 11 Anywhere" feature in Windows 10 und 11 .
This feature is designed to allow users to sync and manage their Windows settings and data across different devices. Here is a detailed description of the availability of this feature in different versions of Windows, along with the corresponding build numbers:
1. ms-settings:windowsanywhere
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:windowsanywhere
1. Open the Command window using Windows R.2. Paste the command: ms-settings:windowsanywhere
(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 access to the settings described in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This leads to a solution to the following questions and problems.
1b. This leads to a solution to the following questions and problems.
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What setting do I need to configure in Windows to enable automatic recovery of applications and files?
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How do I enable a feature in Windows that allows the system to automatically shut down when the screen is not illuminated enough?
Which menu in the Windows Settings portal is used to adjust the volume and sound quality so that the speakers are still clearly audible even in a dimly lit room?
How can I enable a feature in the Control Panel that allows the PC to automatically enter a low power state after a long period of inactivity?
Where is the configuration for "Hibernation Mode" in the Windows Settings portal, and what are the advantages of this setting over a simple shutdown?
How do I change the logon options in Windows to ensure that the system can still respond to user interactions even when the screen is turned off?
Which setting in the Display section of the Windows Control Panel allows the system to brighten the screen a little even when the brightness is low to ensure that the time and other information are always visible?
2. This feature is available starting with the respective build numbers in Windows 10, 11 and 12.
Windows10
- Availability:
The Windows Anywhere feature or similar sync options were available in Windows 10 starting from early versions. This feature is part of the larger account sync setup and allows users to sync their Windows settings, apps, and other data across multiple devices.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:windowsanywhere" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1809 (October 2018 Update). This version introduced enhanced sync options that allow users to sync their personal settings and data across devices.
Windows11
- Availability:
In Windows 11, the ability to sync settings and data across devices remains and has been further developed. Windows 11 offers additional options and an improved user interface for managing these sync features.
- Build number:
The "ms-settings:windowsanywhere" URL is available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2 (Initial Release). This version, released on October 5, 2021, provides improved sync features and a modernized user interface to make it easier to manage and sync Windows settings and data across devices.
Windows12
- Availability:
Windows 12 is expected to continue to support the ability to sync Windows settings and data, potentially with additional features and improvements to align with the latest developments in sync technology. Windows 12 is expected to provide an improved and enhanced sync experience.
- Build number:
The exact build number for the feature's introduction in Windows 12 will be provided after the first versions of the operating system are released. However, the feature is expected to be available starting from the early builds of Windows 12 and will include the latest features for syncing Windows settings and data.
Summary
The "ms-settings:windowsanywhere" URL is available in Windows 10 starting with version 1809 (build 17763) and remains available in Windows 11 starting with version 21H2, as well as in Windows 12. This URL allows users to directly access the settings for syncing Windows settings and data across different devices. The exact build number for Windows 12 will be provided after the initial releases, but the feature is expected to be included in the early versions of the new operating system.