Windows 10: Privacy settings in registry do not match GUI settings

Found this with WIn10 v1709 and recently with v1803. The privacy settings in the registry stay "allow" when all have been turned off in Settings.

HKCU\Software\MIcrosoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\:
DeviceAccess\Global\D89823BA-7180..., Key = Value, ValueData = Allow (let apps access my calendar)
DeviceAccess\Global\8BC668CF-7728..., Key = Value, ValueData = Allow (let apps access my call history)
DeviceAccess\Global\9231CB4C-BF57..., Key = Value, ValueData = Allow (let apps access and send email)
DeviceAccess\Global\21157C1F-2651..., Key = Value, ValueData = Allow (let apps read or send messages)
DeviceAccess\Global\A8804298-2D5F..., (let apps control radios) Allow
DeviceAccess\Global\BFA794E4-F964..., (enable/disable location) Allow
DeviceAccess\Global\E5323777-33FA..., (let apps access\control\my mic) Allow

...on through the rest. I'll be the first to admit I'm a little paranoid, but shouldn't these be deny when turned off in Settings? The 1803 is still an Insider ISO made from the upgrade directories/files, but that doesn't explain them still set to allow in 1709. Am I missing something?

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Windows 10 Privacy Settings via Registry

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Windows 10 Privacy Registry

 

Windows 10 Privacy Settings via Registry

Hi,

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I would like to inform you that It is not recommended make changes in the registry, if you still want to make changes then you can proceed with this but at your own risk.

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Hello onebignerd, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

The registry settings for most of these will be in the location below instead. Double check the tutorials below to see if they may be able to help.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore...

• Allow or Deny OS and Apps Access to Calendar in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
• Allow or Deny OS and Apps Access to Call History in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
• Allow or Deny OS and Apps Access to Email in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
• Allow or Deny OS and Apps Access to Messaging in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
• Turn On or Off Location Services in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
• Allow or Deny OS and Apps Access to Microphone in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials