Debotnet is a free and portable tool for controlling Windows 10's many privacy-related settings and keep your personal data private.
The Windows 10 default privacy settings leave a lot to be desired when it comes to protecting you and your private information. Whenever I set up a new computer or update a current setup for my family or job, I always carefully go through the privacy settings for each install, making sure to lock it down to make it as private as possible.
Windows 10 has raised several concerns about privacy due to the fact that it has a lot of telemetry and online features, which send your data (sensitive and not) to Microsoft and can't be disabled. Most of it seems pretty legit stuff when telemetry is set to basic. If you don't trust them, Debotnet can help you to prevent Windows 10 from sending your data to Microsoft.
The most important features at a glance
- Disable telemetry and online features, which send your data (sensitive and not) to Microsoft
- Choose which unwanted functions you wish to disable
- Uninstall Windows 10’s Built-in Apps
- Debotnet will show you what it's doing. You have full control, because the executing code can be viewed in a simple text editor
- Debug mode. E.g. the Test mode lets you see which values are twisted in registry or commands executed
- Simple scripting engine for adding custom privacy rules
- Scripts updated on GitHub
- Modern and familiar UI, with template support
- Small footprint. No installation required. Portable
- 100% Free Software (CC BY 4.0)
Debotnet 0.2.5 changes:
- Added command-line support (Parameter "/auto" and "/c" are supported. More information how tu use, can be found here https://github.com/mirinsoft/debotnet/blob/master/docs/cli.md)
- Added function to import and export script profiles (Left navigation menu > Import)
- Optimized Select menu and its appropriate context menu
- Optimized Import menu and added menus for Importing scripts and also profiles
- Added script to Enable Windows Defender PUA protection
- Added new Visual Studio Dark design
- Added documentation link to Hamburger menu
- Several minor UI Improvements
Debotnet 0.2.6 changelog:
- Added new category "slim" (Shipped per default with Debotnet which introduces some scripts, and tweaks which will help you make your Windows 10 leaner and faster)
- Added script to block Google Chrome Software Removal Tool
- Added script for disabling Reserved Storage (Category > Slim)
- Added script for disabling System Restore (Category > Slim)
- Optimized app logo
- Optimized search box interface
- Numerous code optimizations
- Minor UI Improvements
Download: Debotnet 0.2.6 | 1.3 MB (Open Source)
Links: Home Page | GitHub Project Page
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