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Let Windows apps access the microphone

This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can access the microphone. You can specify either a default setting for all apps or a per-app setting by specifying a Package Family Name. You can get the Package Family Name for an app by using the Get-AppPackage Windows PowerShell cmdlet. A per-app setting overrides the default setting. If you choose the "User is in control" option, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access the microphone by using Settings > Privacy on the device. If you choose the "Force Allow" option, Windows apps are allowed to access the microphone and employees in your organization cannot change it. If you choose the "Force Deny" option, Windows apps are not allowed to access the microphone and employees in your organization cannot change it. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, employees in your organization can decide whether Windows apps can access the microphone by using Settings > Privacy on the device. If an app is open when this Group Policy object is applied on a device, employees must restart the app or device for the policy changes to be applied to the app.

Policy Details

Policy Name
LetAppsAccessMicrophone
Registry Key
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

Put user in control of these specific apps (use Package Family Names):

Force allow these specific apps (use Package Family Names):

Force deny these specific apps (use Package Family Names):

Default for all apps:

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 0 User is in control
  • 1 Force Allow
  • 2 Force Deny

LetAppsAccessMicrophone_UserInControlOfTheseApps_List

Type: multiText

LetAppsAccessMicrophone_ForceAllowTheseApps_List

Type: multiText

LetAppsAccessMicrophone_ForceDenyTheseApps_List

Type: multiText