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Windows 11 Locks Storage Settings Behind Admin Gate
6 Feb
Summary
- Windows 11 now prompts for admin permission to access Storage settings.
- This change aims to enhance security by restricting non-admin access.
- A minor bug may cause some temporary file cleanup options to disappear.
A recent preview update for Windows 11 has implemented a significant change: accessing Storage settings now requires administrator permission. This security measure prevents users without admin privileges from modifying storage-related options, offering protection against accidental or malicious changes.
This adjustment, which arrived in a late January preview release, will be included in the upcoming February full update unless issues arise. While enhancing security, the surprise nature of this prompt could initially bewilder users. Additionally, a reported bug may temporarily hide certain cleanup options for old updates and device drivers within the Storage panel, although these remain accessible through Disk Cleanup.
