Microsoft is testing separate camera, microphone and location permissions for traditional Windows desktop apps. The change is rolling out in Windows 11 Insider Experimental (Future Platforms) build 29704.1000, released November 6. It replaces the single shared permission setting with controls for individual apps.

Testers can review these permissions under Settings > Privacy & security. Apps requesting access for the first time prompt for permission, while existing allow or deny decisions are preserved. Microsoft cautions that apps using shared components may appear under an unexpected name, and an unverified publisher may be shown as Unsigned.

This is an early preview, not a general Windows 11 release. Features can change or never ship. Microsoft's build notes describe the new controls and their limitations.