How to Prevent Apps From Accessing Documents, Pictures & Videos In Windows 10

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 Since privacy is an issue that concerns many computer users, Windows 10 has introduced many privacy settings. Most of you may have known that Windows 10 allows users to decide whether or not to grant some accesses, such as camera, calendar, contacts, and other personal information, to apps. But since the release of Windows 10 Update (version 1803), users can also decide which apps can access files and folders in documents, pictures, and videos folders. Refer to the following steps to learn how.

Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings, and click on Privacy.

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Step 2: On the left part of the window, scroll down to find the three options.

Step 3: Click on any of them, and on the right page scroll down to go to Choose which apps can access your documents(pictures/videos) library section.

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Step 4; Click on a toggle next to an app to grant/deny access.

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