Debotnet 0.5.2 [Update]

Windows 10 Telemetry

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 0.5.1 changelog:

Optimized initialization routine
Optimized script "Disable Telemetry"
Added new IsInstalled parameter
Added script to "Manage Windows updates with WUA Manager"
Added script to "Enhance CCleaner with Winapp2.ini" (Category > third-party)
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Optimized script update function
Added new "Debotnet Light" theme
Numerous minor UI Improvements
Minor Bug fixes

Changes in v0.5.2:

Added new category "ninite apps" (it supports downloading and keeping all apps up-to-date listed on ninite.com service). This is an experimental feature and can disappear in feature versions of Debotnet.

Download: Debotnet 0.5.2 | 1.4 MB (Freeware)
Links: Home Page | GitHub Project Page | Debotnet Screenshot

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