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Allow or Deny App Access to Downloads Folder in Windows 10

How to Allow or Deny App Access to Downloads Folder in Windows 10

Starting with Windows 10 build 17063, the OS has got a number of new options under Privacy. These include the ability to control usage permissions for your Library/data folders, microphone, calendar, user account info, file system, location, contacts, call history, email, and messaging. Windows 10 version 1903 'May 2019 Update' features 'Voice Activation', and Windows 10 build 19536 adds 'Downloads folder' access restriction options for installed apps.

Download Disable App Access to Downloads Folder for Current User in Windows 10

Disable App Access to Downloads Folder for Current User in Windows 10.

Use these Registry files to enable or disable app access to the Downloads folder in Windows 10 for the current user. The undo tweak is included.

Make Microsoft Edge Ask Where To Save Downloads

How to Turn On or Off Ask Where to Save for Microsoft Edge Chromium Downloads

By default, Microsoft Edge saves the files you download to your downloads folder, which is usually set to C:\Users\you user name\Downloads. You may want to change its behavior and make it prompt you for a folder where to save each file you download.

Download Deny App Access to Downloads (All Users) in Windows 10

Deny App Access to Downloads (All Users) in Windows 10.

Use these Registry files to enable or disable app access to the Downloads folder for all users in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.

Install or Uninstall Windows PowerShell ISE in Windows 10

How to Install or Uninstall Windows PowerShell ISE in Windows 10

Starting with Windows 10 build 19037, the PowerShell ISE app is now an options feature installed by default (Feature on Demand). This means that it is now listed in the Optional Features, you will be able to install or uninstall it easily.

Windows 10 Task Manager Receives a new ‘Architecture’ Column

A new update is coming to the built-in Task Manager app of Windows 10. In addition to the 'Platform' column, which can display either 64-bit or 32-bit value for a process, Task Manager receives a new column to spot ARM32 apps.

Moonlight Theme for Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7

Yet another interesting set of wallpapers to decorate your desktop. The Moonlight themepack features various landscapes and city covered with shining moon. It was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Standby In Windows 10

How to Stop Windows 10 from Disconnecting Network in Sleep

As you may already know from our previous articles, devices that support Modern Standby are able to keep a network connection active when in sleep mode. Here's how to enable or disable this feature.

Add Networking Connectivity in Standby to Power Options in Windows 10

How to Add Networking Connectivity in Standby to Power Options in Windows 10

As you may already know from our previous articles, devices that support Modern Standby are able to keep a network connection active when in sleep mode. If you prefer the classic Control Panel over the Settings app, you might be interested in adding the Networking Connectivity in Standby option to the classic Power Options applet. It allows managing Modern Standby, but isn't visible by default.

Download Add/Remove Networking Connectivity in Standby in Windows 10

Add/Remove Networking Connectivity in Standby in Windows 10.

Use these Registry files to Add or Remove Networking Connectivity in Standby from Power Options in Windows 10. The undo tweak is included.