Has anyone else had privacy settings completely reset after upgrading to Windows 11? My microphone and camera access for apps got re-enabled, and my advertising ID was turned back on. I also got a weird "Settings page unavailable" error (code 0x80070005) when trying to re-adjust some permissions. It's frustrating to have to re-lock everything down. Is there a known fix or a checklist for what to review post-upgrade?
Oh yeah, that's a super common headache after a big upgrade. A lot of us had to run through the privacy settings again. For that error code, try running the Windows Privacy Troubleshooter—it often clears that up.
Let me know if you want a quick list of the main settings to double-check!
Same here. You could also try creating a fresh local user profile, as the old one might be corrupted from the upgrade. Another option is to check if a pending Windows Update is causing the conflict.
This. You could also run the built-in privacy troubleshooter by going to Settings > System > Troubleshoot. Another option is to temporarily disable any third-party antivirus, as it can sometimes block those settings changes. Good luck!
Yeah, You could also check for any pending Windows updates, as a patch might resolve the underlying permissions error. Another option is to run the SFC scan in Command Prompt to fix system file issues.
You could also try creating a new local user profile, as the upgrade might have corrupted your current one. Another quick option is to use the built-in privacy dashboard to reset all permissions at once. Hope that helps.
Yeah, that's a solid approach. One extra tip: run the Windows Privacy Troubleshooter first—it sometimes cleans up those permission errors without needing a new profile.