Guide | How To DoNotSpy10 – Configure Windows 10 Privacy settings

[OneDay]

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system ships with quite a few default settings that users may find invasive. We have listed them all in our Windows 10 privacy overview, and if you went through the long guide, you may have noticed that it takes quite a bit of work to adjust them all.

That's where the free program DoNotSpy for Windows 10 comes to play. It provides you with options to set privacy settings from within its interface with just a couple of clicks.

Note: Windows SmartScreen protection may display a warning when you run the program. You need to click on the "more info" link and then on the next screen on "run anyway" to install the program.

Note 2: The program ships with third-party offers. Make sure you decline those if you are not interested.

Note 3: The program page is in German, the program itself is in English and German. Just click on the download link on the page to proceed.

Once you start the program you get a list of tweaks that it supports in an easy to use interface and a prompt about creating a new system restore point. It is recommended to set one as it allows you to go back should things go wrong.

Full article here

Direct download link:

http://pxc-coding.com/downloads/donotspy10/DoNotSpy10-1.0.0.0-Setup.exe

WARNING: ESET Smart Security blocked it (threat: variant of Win32/OpenCandy.C & variant of MSIL/Packed.Confuser.N)

UPDATE: Norton Safe Web reports it as a threat too. McAfee SiteAdvisor gives it a 'Minimal risk' reputation and here's URLVoid's report (1/29). MyWOT and Web Inspector found it clean.

Proceed at your own risk.

 

[Jack]

WARNING: ESET Smart Security blocked it (threat: variant of Win32/OpenCandy.C & variant of MSIL/Packed.Confuser.N)

Not only ESET, Windows 10 Defender also flagged this as malware.
VirusTotal report:
Detection ratio: 9 / 55

https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...329d03ab873f6bf8d4dc22a5/analysis/1438754557/

Overall a good tool for those who don't want to get their hands "dirty" in the Windows 10 settings... Nevertheless I will not use this, as I like to go through the settings and review each one.

 

[Jack]

If any members are tempted to install this, I would recommend that you be really careful during the setup process. PUP's are offered on the install process.

 

[frogboy]

It's up on G'Hacks also.
http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/05/donotspy10-configure-windows-10-privacy-settings/

 

[OneDay]

@Jack - It's on Note 2 of the original article, too, but thanks for emphasizing!

@frogboy - Yes, I've provided the source. Thanks, though!

 

[frogboy]

@Jack - It's on Note 2 of the original article, too, but thanks for emphasizing!

@frogboy - Yes, I've provided the source. Thanks, though!

Threads should merged then.

 

[Exterminator]

DoNotSpy10

FILE SIZE: 980 KB
DEVELOPER: pXc-coding
RUNS ON: Windows 10 / 10 64 bit

DoNotSpy10 is a system tweak application that allows you to disable certain functions in Windows 10 or to block programs’ access to computer functions. Its purpose is to protect your system and diagnose issues related to the computer’s functions or settings.
Tweak your Windows 10 system

DoNotSpy10 allows you to disable certain functions in Windows 10, such as automatic system updates, biometrics or the Lock Screen Camera function. The program lists all the options that you can tweak, each with a checkbox next to them. The column on the left contains short descriptions or definitions for each of the tweak options.

For instance, there are several options, especially those regarding the automatic Windows updates that are only supported in the Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 10. Moreover, the descriptions may contain warnings for cases when disabling a certain function presents a privacy risk.
Set several system tweaks

DoNotSpy10 allows you to disable system functions, including ‘Getting to know me’, Handwriting Data Sharing, Location, OneDrive, the Password Reveal button, Sending Writing Info or the biometrics. You can modify network options, such as to disable Web search, the WiFi Sense, Windows Media DRM Internet Access or feedback requests.

The tool also allows you to disable or enable the automatic sync with removable devices, or the applications’ access to certain computer functions: camera, calendar, microphone or account info. You can turn off any automatic function that gains access to your personal data, which makes the application suitable for protecting your privacy. Moreover, the program can create a restore point before you change any settings.
Reliable application not trusted by Windows

While DoNotSpy10 seems to be a reliable application, designed to help you protect your computer, Windows 10 and the local browsers might not trust it. In many cases, Windows Defender blocks the application from being downloaded. Therefore, you might need to temporarily turn off this service. The reason behind this could be the nature of the application, but once installed it can help you with important privacy issues.

Download DoNotSpy10

VirusTotal Results*

*This program is ad supported so this is why some AV's might block it as it could be bundled with something malicious.Once again these type of programs are all "use at your own risk".If your AV blocks it as malicious and you are not comfortable then do not use it.


Another Privacy tweaker for Windows 10.I am sure there will be more.

 

[Av Gurus]

Download this morning, not so good.
Windows defender block, and the others detect this Adware...

 

[Ink]

@exterminator20 Threads Merged.

This program looks like a cheap sell, especially when the developer bundles it with Adware.

 

[jamescv7]

You may use that tool just turn off your internet where that Adware should not pop up, usually they are just retrieve from internet.