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 0.6.4 changelog:
- Optimized -SHOWCLI parameter (console output remains open in "Run mode")
- Optimized "Show selected ONLY" function in scripts window and moved option to Import > Export to text file (all selected scripts will be exported to a text file)
- Added script to edge > Block third party cookies in Edge
- Added script to edge > Disable AutoFill for credit cards in Edge
- Added script to edge > Disable favorites bar in Edge
- Added script to edge > Disable search suggestions in Edge
- Added script to edge > Disable SmartScreen Filter in Edge
- Added script to edge > Disable synchronization of data in Edge
- Added script to edge > Prevent Edge from running in background
- Added script to gaming > Opt-out nVidia telemetry (Beta)
- Optimized script Download Windows 10 ISO with PowerShell (added parameter to ByPass the PowerShell ExecutionPolicy)
- Minor bug fixes
Download: Debotnet 0.6.4 | 1.4 MB (Freeware)
Links: Home Page | GitHub Project Page | Debotnet Screenshot
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