Microsoft Tests Per-App Camera, Microphone and Location Controls in Windows 11
Summary
Windows 11 Insider Experimental Preview Build 26340.9233 adds per-app controls for camera, microphone and precise location access. Microsoft is also testing consent prompts for apps requesting access to sensitive resources.
Key points
- Build 26340.9233 lets Windows Insiders manage camera, microphone and location permissions separately for desktop apps.
- Users can review and change access under Settings > Privacy & security > Camera, Microphone or Location.
- Microsoft says per-app controls replace a single device-wide setting for traditional desktop applications.
- Microsoft advises granting access only to trusted apps; some may appear under different names or as unsigned.
- Microsoft is also developing prompts asking users to grant or deny app access to sensitive data and device features.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Microsoft is testing per-app privacy controls in Windows 11 Insider builds for camera, microphone, and precise location access, alongside mobile-style permission prompts.
- Impact
- Users can review and grant or revoke sensitive-resource permissions for individual desktop apps, improving visibility and control. The controls are in testing; the article does not report a security incident or confirmed compromise.