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https://wpd.app
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Debloat Tools:
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https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy
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https://github.com/builtbybel/LoveWindowsAgain/releases
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Open source scripts that show you what they're doing as you enable them.
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https://github.com/AveYo/fox/blob/main/Edge_Removal.bat
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https://github.com/christitustech/winutil
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Mix of various tools.
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https://github.com/troennes/private-secure-windows
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A series of PowerShell scripts that modify Group Policy for a good combination of privacy, security, and functionality. Comes in standard and strict versions.
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https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10
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Unclear how exactly it performs its functions be it registry hacks, PowerShell, or a combination of multiple techniques, but is from a trusted company.
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https://github.com/AveYo/fox/blob/main/Edge_Removal.bat
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Building your own ISO:
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https://www.ntlite.com/download
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https://www.ntlite.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-custom-iso-downloads.3484/
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https://www.ntlite.com/community/index.php?threads/guide-installing-windows.2986/
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https://github.com/ntdevlabs/tiny11builder
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https://ntdev.blog/2024/01/08/the-complete-tiny10-and-tiny11-list/comment-page-1/
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https://ameliorated.io
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https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas
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https://schneegans.de/windows/unattend-generator
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https://github.com/DrEmpiricism/Optimize-Offline (abandoned)
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Microsoft's own guide for disabling connections to MS servers:
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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services
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https://download.microsoft.com/download/D/9/0/D905766D-FEDA-43E5-86ED-8987CEBD8D89/WindowsRTLFB.zip
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Make sure you understand how to undo the changes these tools make in the inevitability that you break something you want to reenable later on.
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The best way to manage privacy settings is to learn Group Policy as this is the method officially created for Enterprise admins that need control over these settings. Some of these tools simply apply Group Policy settings and are easily reversed, others apply registry hacks or even delete system files and can royally f*ck your install. Do your research. You've been warned.