Privacy Protector for Windows 10

Ever since Windows 10 came out, there's been a lot of talk about how much info it gathers from its users. And it’s not just Windows 10 older versions like Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are also getting updates that push them in the same data collecting direction. It’s enough to make anyone a little uneasy about their privacy.

That’s where Privacy Protector for Windows 10 comes in. This tool gives you the power to take control. It doesn’t just tweak a few settings it actually deletes parts of the telemetry system and disables others completely. You get to pick and choose what stays and what goes, so you can customize your privacy based on what matters most to you.

Here’s a quick rundown of what it can do:

Deletes or disables Telemetry tracking
Clears out the DiagTrack Log and stops it from coming back
Turns off the keylogger so what you type stays private
Lets you disable Windows Defender if you prefer another security tool
Mutes Cortana to keep your mic and webcam from being accessed
Puts you in charge of Windows Update you decide when (or if) updates happen
Can roll back certain updates that enable tracking, even on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
Covers Microsoft Office 2016 too, shutting down its telemetry features
Gives you the option to block Office updates altogether
Brings back the classic Windows Picture Viewer if you miss it
Lets you uninstall OneDrive if you don’t use it
Allows you to turn off Bing Search in Windows Search

Bottom line: Privacy Protector for Windows 10 is like a one stop shop for taking back your privacy. Whether you’re on Windows 10 or an older version, this tool helps you decide exactly what Microsoft gets to know about you and what it doesn’t.

Oh, and don’t worry about messing things up the tool automatically creates a restore point before making any changes, so you can always roll back if something doesn’t work the way you expected.