App permissions reset

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by pra_viilon, Sep 12, 2013.

  1. pra_viilon

    pra_viilon MDL Novice

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    On my Windows 8.1 system I've noticed, a few times that the app permissions and privacy settings are reset to their defaults. (Like location, webcam, microphone permissions)
    For example, when I launch Skype it asks me again, if I allow it to access microphone or webcam, as if it is the first launch.
    First time it happened when I upgraded my edition from Single Language to Pro WMC, and activated.
    Second time it happened when I activated my office 2013 installation with a retail key.
    Is this normal behavior for those settings to reset after an activation procedure, such as Windows or Office activation?
    Anyone else experienced this?
     
  2. pra_viilon

    pra_viilon MDL Novice

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    I have narrowed down the possible causes of the problem. It is either windows activation or disk cleanup tool that is causing this.