Turn off Apps access to Music Library and Download folder

[martinii]

Hi there!

Is there a way to turn off options under Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Download Folder and Music library in Windows 11 image? I switched off everything else in Privacy & security section but I can't find settings for above two.

Greetings,
Martin

 

[garlin]

I don't think there's a way to specify App access to specific folders, it's just "Documents Library" which includes both folders.

You can use a reg file from TenForum's tutorial:
Allow or Deny OS and Apps Access to Documents Library in Windows 10

 

[martinii]

I switched everything OFF in NTLite Settings -> Privacy -> Allow apps access - ... but there is no option for Download folder and Music library. After Windows installation only those options are set ON in Privacy & security section.

 

[garlin]

After some testing with RegistryChangesView, these reg values are being updated:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\downloadsFolder]
"Value"="Deny"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\musicLibrary]
"Value"="Deny"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\downloadsFolder]
"Value"="Deny"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\musicLibrary]
"Value"="Deny"

 

[martinii]

It works! Thank you my friend!