text/microsoft-resx 2.0 System.Resources.ResXResourceReader, System.Windows.Forms, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089 System.Resources.ResXResourceWriter, System.Windows.Forms, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089 Apply selected GUI Analyze GUI Apply selected GUI Revert selected GUI Check for updates Main menu View code GUI Setting TreeView State TreeView Get community package Main menu Short Guide Main menu Info about a setting: \r\nMove the cursor over a setting to view a brief explanation \r\nAnalyze (Button): Determines which settings are enabled and configured on your system or not. NO system changes are done yet! \r\nApply selected (Button): This will enable all selected settings. \r\nRevert selected (Button): This will restore the default Windows 10 settings. \r\nConfigured (State): This indicates your privacy is protected. \r\nNot Configured (State): This indicates that the Windows 10 settings are in place. Main menu Info Main menu The open source Windows 10 privacy settings app. This is in no way related to Microsoft and a completely independent project. All infos and credits about this project on \tgithub.com/builtbybel/privatezilla You can also follow me on \ttwitter.com/builtbybel (C#) 2020, Builtbybel About the app Add translation credits here! Scripts GUI Apply PowerShell Script GUI Settings GUI Press Analyze to check for configured settings. GUI You are running Privatezilla on a system older than Windows 10. Privatezilla is limited to Windows 10 ONLY. Please switch to code view. Scripts (optional) Please select a script. Scripts (optional) has been successfully executed Scripts (optional) Back GUI Import script Scripting menu What does this script do?\r\n Scripting menu Visit Marketplace Scripting menu Save current script as new preset script Scripting menu You are using an unoffical version of Privatezilla. There is a new version available # \r\nDo you want to open the @github/releases page? \r\nYour are using version # There are currently no updates available. App permissions Bloatware Debloat Windows 10 Cortana Windows Defender Microsoft Edge Gaming Privacy Security Updates Disable app access to account info Settings > Apps Disable app notifications Settings > Apps The Action Center in Windows 10 collects and shows notifications and alerts from traditional Windows applications and system notifications, alongside those generated from modern apps.\nNotifications are then grouped in the Action Center by app and time.\nThis setting will disable all notifications from apps and other senders in settings. Settings > Apps Disable apps running in background Settings > Apps Windows 10 apps have no more permission to run in the background so they can't update their live tiles, fetch new data, and receive notifications. Settings > Apps Disable app access to calendar Settings > Apps Disable app access to call Settings > Apps Disable app access to call history Settings > Apps Disable app access to camera Settings > Apps Disable app access to cellular data Settings > Apps Some Windows 10 devices have a SIM card and/or eSIM in them that lets you connect to a cellular data network (aka: LTE or Broadband), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal.\nIf you do not want any apps to be allowed to use cellular data, you can disable it with this setting. Settings > Apps Disable app access to contacts Settings > Apps Disable app access to diagnostics Settings > Apps Disable app access to documents Settings > Apps Disable app access to email Settings > Apps Disable app access to eye tracking Settings > Apps Disable app access to eye-gaze-based interaction Settings > Apps Disable app access to file system Settings > Apps This setting will disable app access to file system. Some apps may be restricted in their function or may no longer work at all. Settings > Apps Disable app access to messaging Settings > Apps Disable app access to microphone Settings > Apps Disable app access to motion Settings > Apps Disable app access to notifications Settings > Apps Disable app access to other devices Settings > Apps Disable app access to pictures Settings > Apps Disable app access to radios Settings > Apps Disable app access to tasks Settings > Apps Disable tracking of app starts Settings > Apps This allows you to quickly have access to your list of Most used apps both in the Start menu and when you search your device." Settings > Apps Disable app access to videos Settings > Apps Remove all built-in apps Settings > Bloatware This will remove all built-in apps except Microsoft Store. Settings > Bloatware Remove all built-in apps except defaults Settings > Bloatware This will remove all built-in apps except the following:\nMicrosoft Store\nApp Installer\nCalendar\nMail\nCalculator\nCamera\nSkype\nGroove Music\nMaps\nPaint 3D\nYour Phone\nPhotos\nSticky Notes\nWeather\nXbox Settings > Bloatware Disable Bing in Windows Search Settings > Cortana Windows 10, by default, sends everything you search for in the Start Menu to their servers to give you results from Bing search. Settings > Cortana Disable Cortana Settings > Cortana Cortana is Microsoft's virtual assistant that comes integrated into Windows 10.\nThis setting will disable Cortana permanently and prevent it from recording and storing your search habits and history. Settings > Cortana Uninstall Cortana Settings > Cortana This will uninstall the new Cortana app on Windows 10, version 2004. Settings > Cortana Disable SmartScreen for Store Apps Settings > Defender Windows Defender SmartScreen Filter helps protect your device by checking web content (URLs) that Microsoft Store apps use. Settings > Defender Disable AutoFill for credit cards Settings > Edge Microsoft Edge's AutoFill feature lets users auto complete credit card information in web forms using previously stored information. Settings > Edge Prevent Edge running in background Settings > Edge On the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, extensions and other services can keep the browser running in the background even after it's closed. Settings > Edge Block Installation of New Microsoft Edge Settings > Edge This will block Windows 10 Update Force Installing of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser if it's not installed already on the device. Settings > Edge Disable synchronization of data Settings > Edge This setting will disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services. Settings > Edge Disable Game Bar features Settings > Gaming This setting will disable the Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting. Settings > Gaming This will turn off tailored experiences with relevant tips and recommendations by using your diagnostics data. Many people would call this telemetry, or even spying. Settings > Gaming Block suggested apps in Start Settings > Privacy This will block the Suggested Apps that occasionally appear on the Start menu. Settings > Privacy Prevent using diagnostic data Settings > Privacy This will turn off tailored experiences with relevant tips and recommendations by using your diagnostics data. Many people would call this telemetry, or even spying. Settings > Privacy Disable Advertising ID for Relevant Ads Settings > Privacy Windows 10 comes integrated with advertising. Microsoft assigns a unique identificator to track your activity in the Microsoft Store and on UWP apps to target you with relevant ads. Settings > Privacy Disable Windows Hello Biometrics Settings > Privacy Windows Hello biometrics lets you sign in to your devices, apps, online services, and networks using your face, iris, or fingerprint. Settings > Privacy Disable Customer Experience Program Settings > Privacy The Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) is a feature that comes enabled by default on Windows 10, and it secretly collects and submits hardware and software usage information to Microsoft. Settings > Privacy Disable Compatibility Telemetry Settings > Privacy This process is periodically collecting a variety of technical data about your computer and its performance and sending it to Microsoft for its Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program. Settings > Privacy Do not show feedback notifications Settings > Privacy Windows 10 may also pop up from time to time and ask for feedback. Settings > Privacy Disable Help Experience Program Settings > Privacy The Help Experience Improvement Program (HEIP) collects and send to Microsoft information about how you use Windows Help. This might reveal what problems you are having with your computer. Settings > Privacy Disable Location tracking Settings > Privacy Wherever you go, Windows 10 knows you're there. When Location Tracking is turned on, Windows and its apps are allowed to detect the current location of your computer or device. Settings > Privacy Disable Settings Experimentation Settings > Privacy In certain builds of Windows 10, users could let Microsoft experiment with the system to study user preferences or device behavior. This allows Microsoft to “conduct experiments” with the settings on your PC and should be disabled with this setting. Settings > Privacy Disable Telemetry Settings > Privacy This will prevent Windows from collecting usage information and setting diagnostic data to Basic, which is the lowest level available for all consumer versions of Windows 10.\nThe services diagtrack & dmwappushservice will also be disabled.\nNOTE: Diagnostic Data must be set to Full to get preview builds from Windows-Insider-Program! Settings > Privacy Disable Timeline feature Settings > Privacy This collects a history of activities you've performed, including files you've opened and web pages you've viewed in Edge.\nIf Timeline isn’t for you, or you simply don’t want Windows 10 collecting your sensitive activities and information, you can disable Timeline completely with this setting.\nNote: A system reboot is required for the changes to take effect. Settings > Privacy Disable Windows Tips Settings > Privacy You will no longer see Windows Tips, e.g. Spotlight and Consumer Features, Feedback Notifications etc. Disable Ads and Links on Lock Screen Settings > Privacy This setting will set your lock screen background options to a picture and turn off tips, fun facts and tricks from Microsoft. Settings > Privacy Disable Wi-Fi Sense Settings > Privacy You should at least stop your PC from sending your Wi-Fi password. Settings > Privacy Disable Get Even More Out of Windows Settings > Privacy Recent Windows 10 versions occasionally display a nag screen "Get Even More Out of Windows" when you sign-in to your user account. If you find it annoying, you can disable it with this setting. Settings > Privacy Prevent using handwriting data Settings > Privacy If you don’t want Windows to know and record all unique words that you use, like names and professional jargon, just enable this setting. Settings > Privacy Block automatic Installation of apps Settings > Privacy When you sign-in to a new Windows 10 profile or device for the first time, chance is that you notice several third-party applications and games listed prominently in the Start menu.\nThis setting will block automatic Installation of suggested Windows 10 apps. Settings > Privacy Disable Inventory Collector Settings > Privacy The Inventory Collector inventories applications files devices and drivers on the system and sends the information to Microsoft. This information is used to help diagnose compatibility problems.\nNote: This setting setting has no effect if the Customer Experience Improvement Program is turned off. The Inventory Collector will be off. Settings > Privacy Block suggested content in Settings app Settings > Privacy To help new Windows 10 users to learn new features of Windows 10, Microsoft has started showing suggested content via a huge banner in Windows 10 Setting Apps. Settings > Privacy Disable password reveal button Settings > Security The password reveal button can be used to display an entered password and should be disabled with this setting. Settings > Security Disable DRM in Windows Media Player Settings > Security If the Windows Media Digital Rights Management should not get access to the Internet (or intranet) for license acquisition and security upgrades, you can prevent it with this setting. Settings > Security Block major Windows updates Settings > Updates This setting called "TargetReleaseVersionInfo" prevents Windows 10 feature updates from being installed until the specified version reaches the end of support.\nIt will specify your currently used Windows 10 version as the target release version of Windows 10 that you wish the system to be on (supports only Pro and enterprise versions). Settings > Updates Disable safeguards for feature updates Settings > Updates Microsoft uses diagnostic data to determine whether devices that use Windows Update are ready for a feature update in order to ensure a smooth experience.\nWhen Microsoft determines a device is not ready to update due to a known issue, a safeguard hold (also known as a compatibility hold or update block) is generated to delay the device's upgrade and protect the end-user experience.\nThis setting will opt out of safeguard protections allowing you to bypass any feature upgrade blocks. Disable forced Windows updates Settings > Updates This will notify when updates are available, and you decide when to install them. Settings > Updates Disable Windows updates sharing Settings > Updates Windows 10 lets you download updates from several sources to speed up the process of updating the operating system. This will disable sharing your files by others and exposing your IP address to random computers. Settings > Updates Apply Processing Please wait ... Not applied Not configured Analysis complete. Applying complete. Reverting complete. Applied Configured Do you really want to revert all selected settings to Windows 10 default state? Welcome to the Scripting Editor, which allows you to apply third-party script files and custom settings in form of PowerShell scripts and templates (bundled scripts). Select a script to view it's description. To check the code for vulnerabilities click on "View code". To obtain new objects (templates, scripts etc.) visit the Marketplace in the upper right menu. GUI