ARMOUR Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system ships with quite a few default settings that users may find invasive. We have listed them all in our Windows 10 privacy overview, and if you went through the long guide, you may have noticed that it takes quite a bit of work to adjust them all.That's where the free program DoNotSpy for Windows 10 comes to play. It provides you with options to set privacy settings from within its interface with just a couple of clicks.ImportantNote: Windows SmartScreen protection may display a warning when you run the program. You need to click on the "more info" link and then on the next screen on "run anyway" to install the program.Note 2: The program ships with third-party offers. Make sure you decline those if you are not interested.Note 3: The program page is in German, the program itself is in English and German. Just click on the download link on the page to proceed.Once you start the program you get a list of tweaks that it supports in an easy to use interface and a prompt about creating a new system restore point. It is recommended to set one as it allows you to go back should things go wrong. DoNotSpy10 provides you with the opportunity to easily manage what you want to share and what not. While many of the settings represent what you can configure using the Settings and various other apps, there are also tweaks that are not easily accessible through the apps Windows provides.DoNotSpy10 combines them all in one application – it’s time to protect your privacy, let’s start!Current FeaturesDisable TelemetryDisable BiometricsDisable Handwriting Data SharingDisable Handwriting Error ReportingDisable Application TelemetryDisable Inventory CollectorDisable Steps RecorderDisable enabling Lock Screen CameraDisable and Reset CortanaDisable LocationDisable SensorsDisable Web SearchDisable Windows Media DRM Internet AccessDefer Windows UpgradesDisable App NotificationsDisable Password Reveal ButtonDisable and Reset Advertising IDDisable SmartScreen Filter for URLsDisable Sending Writing InfoDisable Access to Language ListDisable App Access to Location InfoDisable App Access to CameraDisable App Access to MicrophoneDisable Getting to know meDisable App Access to Account InfoDisable App Access to CalendarDisable App Access to MessagesDisable App Access to RadiosDisable Sync With DevicesDisable Windows Feedback RequestesDisable Windows Update SharingDisable Windows Update for other ProductsDisable WiFi SenseDisable Windows DefenderDisable Automatic Windows UpdatesDisable OneDriveDisable Automatic Driver UpdateRequirements.NET Framework 4.5 or higherHomepageDownload DoNotSpy10The main advantage that DoNotSpy offers is convenience. Instead of having to hunt down the locations to change these settings by yourself, you find most privacy related settings in the program interface.The downside is the adware offer and the fact that DoNotSpy10 needs to be installed before use.Source:http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/05/donotspy10-configure-windows-10-privacy-settings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 NOD flags it Real-time file system protection file C:\Users\username\Downloads\Programs\DoNotSpy10-1.0.0.0-Setup.exe a variant of MSIL/Packed.Confuser.N suspicious application cleaned by deleting - quarantined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havokdan Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 https://www.virustotal.com/pt/file/df61c297893993057e1749e379b472fcbc0251d0329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438796044/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 https://www.virustotal.com/pt/file/df61c297893993057e1749e379b472fcbc0251d0329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438796044/Even if I unpack from the opencandy adware wrapper with UE Still NOD32 Don't like ithttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/545733c3f66b84de0b10d32445223ecb928d9e1cccac9d903c5d2dc2c29a1415/analysis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havokdan Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 https://www.virustotal.com/pt/file/df61c297893993057e1749e379b472fcbc0251d0329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438796044/Even if I unpack from the opencandy adware wrapper with UE Still NOD32 Don't like ithttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/545733c3f66b84de0b10d32445223ecb928d9e1cccac9d903c5d2dc2c29a1415/analysis/Me too, i will be wainting for clean solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 https://www.virustotal.com/pt/file/df61c297893993057e1749e379b472fcbc0251d0329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438796044/Even if I unpack from the opencandy adware wrapper with UE Still NOD32 Don't like ithttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/545733c3f66b84de0b10d32445223ecb928d9e1cccac9d903c5d2dc2c29a1415/analysis/Me too, i will be wainting for clean solution.I got most stuff blocked from Microsoft but the store and widows updates with my firewall and turned off everything in privacy plus turned Cortana off and i disabled Diagnostics Tracking Service dmwappushsvc myself . Alot this stuff this tool does can be done you're self. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudboy Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 https://www.virustotal.com/pt/file/df61c297893993057e1749e379b472fcbc0251d0329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438796044/Even if I unpack from the opencandy adware wrapper with UE Still NOD32 Don't like ithttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/545733c3f66b84de0b10d32445223ecb928d9e1cccac9d903c5d2dc2c29a1415/analysis/Me too, i will be wainting for clean solution.I got most stuff blocked from Microsoft but the store and widows updates with my firewall and turned off everything in privacy plus turned Cortana off and i disabled Diagnostics Tracking Service dmwappushsvc myself . Alot this stuff this tool does can be done you're self. ;)Cortana is more than likely still running in the background even when disabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anakin206 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Going to the website sets off a phishing alert through openDNS and so I can't even get to the webpage.And what about this? http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/destroy_windows_10_spying.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 https://www.virustotal.com/pt/file/df61c297893993057e1749e379b472fcbc0251d0329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438796044/Even if I unpack from the opencandy adware wrapper with UE Still NOD32 Don't like ithttps://www.virustotal.com/en/file/545733c3f66b84de0b10d32445223ecb928d9e1cccac9d903c5d2dc2c29a1415/analysis/Me too, i will be wainting for clean solution.I got most stuff blocked from Microsoft but the store and widows updates with my firewall and turned off everything in privacy plus turned Cortana off and i disabled Diagnostics Tracking Service dmwappushsvc myself . Alot this stuff this tool does can be done you're self. ;)Cortana is more than likely still running in the background even when disabled.it dont matter when you disable it acts like normal windows search it only will call out to bing if you use it . Just block searchui.exe with you're Firewall it dont call out at all and is just a normal search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachuco Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 As usual, it's better to use Open Source and we're fortunate that an effort is under way.Check out Windows Tracking Disable Tool at GitHub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_online Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 no need for the setup, here is the .exe standalonehttp://www.justbeamit.com/3g3gw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyyahblah Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Quick list of the 23 built in W10 modern "crAPPS" (bloatware) that most of them are non-removable for those that want to know:I would suggest leaving Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder but the rest of them like Windows Store and all that other useless junk that you won't be using, remove from your W10 operating system, no Windows Store, no Mail, no Calender no nothing. Get rid of the junk and then via Settings menu turn off all privacy settings and telemerty and even disable cortana. Once you do that, you should be fine. No need for special fancy applications.WindowsCommunicationsApp WindowsAlarms WindowsPhone WindowsCamera BingFinance WindowsMaps Microsoft.AppConnector Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin Microsoft.BingWeather Microsoft.Getstarted Microsoft.ZuneVideo Microsoft.Windows.Photos Microsoft.BingSports Microsoft.WindowsStore Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder Microsoft.Office.OneNote Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub windows.devicesflow Windows.MiracastView Windows.PurchaseDialog Microsoft.BioEnrollmentYou can get a full list of all W10 native apps in elevated PowerShell with following command:Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | Out-GridViewShould be good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudboy Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Quick list of the 23 built in W10 modern "crAPPS" (bloatware) that most of them are non-removable for those that want to know:I would suggest leaving Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder but the rest of them like Windows Store and all that other useless junk that you won't be using, remove from your W10 operating system, no Windows Store, no Mail, no Calender no nothing. Get rid of the junk and then via Settings menu turn off all privacy settings and telemerty and even disable cortana. Once you do that, you should be fine. No need for special fancy applications.Can't get the Netflix app without the Windows Store. No Netflix app = no SuperHD on Windows as the higher resolution isn't available when viewing inside of a browser. ;) No Netflix? Then I guess a person can get rid of it. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4psb Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Quick list of the 23 built in W10 modern "crAPPS" (bloatware) that most of them are non-removable for those that want to know:I would suggest leaving Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder but the rest of them like Windows Store and all that other useless junk that you won't be using, remove from your W10 operating system, no Windows Store, no Mail, no Calender no nothing. Get rid of the junk and then via Settings menu turn off all privacy settings and telemerty and even disable cortana. Once you do that, you should be fine. No need for special fancy applications.WindowsCommunicationsApp WindowsAlarms WindowsPhone WindowsCamera BingFinance WindowsMaps Microsoft.AppConnector Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin Microsoft.BingWeather Microsoft.Getstarted Microsoft.ZuneVideo Microsoft.Windows.Photos Microsoft.BingSports Microsoft.WindowsStore Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder Microsoft.Office.OneNote Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub windows.devicesflow Windows.MiracastView Windows.PurchaseDialog Microsoft.BioEnrollmentYou can get a full list of all W10 native apps in elevated PowerShell with following command:Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | Out-GridViewShould be good enough.So, how to remove these please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyyahblah Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 So, how to remove these please?Launch an elevated PowerShell (Right click - Run as Administrator ...)Copy the command for the App you want to remove from the list below and paste it into the PowerShell windowEx:To remove the Calculator App, copy the entire line under the App name CalculatorRemove-AppxPackage -Confirm -Package Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.1505.29000.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbweThe -Confirm parameter lets you to decide if you want to remove the App [ Yes ] or cancel the operation [ No ]To remove everything that can be removed from all users with one single command, use this:Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackageThe progress shows which apps can and which cannot be removed:Result, a clean and empty Start, All Apps only showing the apps you cannot remove: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4psb Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 So, how to remove these please?Launch an elevated PowerShell (Right click - Run as Administrator ...)Copy the command for the App you want to remove from the list below and paste it into the PowerShell windowEx:To remove the Calculator App, copy the entire line under the App name CalculatorRemove-AppxPackage -Confirm -Package Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.1505.29000.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbweThe -Confirm parameter lets you to decide if you want to remove the App [ Yes ] or cancel the operation [ No ]To remove everything that can be removed from all users with one single command, use this:Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackageThe progress shows which apps can and which cannot be removed:Result, a clean and empty Start, All Apps only showing the apps you cannot remove:Sorry, but I could not see the list - i.e., for each app to be removed individually.But thanks for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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