Advice Request Windows 10 Anti Spy Tools

[RaDi0AcTiVe MaN]

There are many Anti-Spy Tools out.

How risky is it to use one of these? Can it make Windows 10 unusable?

Does it work or is it just a placebo?

Would like if someone shares his/her experience.

 

[LabZero]

Until now I've used SpyBot Anti-beacon (on Windows 7) and It has not created any problem, only thing ZAM reported the host file changed but it is normal.
About this app, It is not a placebo because it actually does some changes especially to system registry level.
You can revert this changes any time.

 

[harlan4096]

I also use same SpyBot Anti-beacon, but also:

Phrozen Software™ - Official Website

And also tried this batch file posted in nsane forums:

(Updated 19/09/2015) Disable Windows 7/8/8.1 Telemetry (+Bonus Services) Version 0.2.11 - Software Updates

And this interesting freeware tool from O&O Software:

O&O ShutUp10: download free antispy tool for Windows 10

Though not updated since long time ago, still valid for some tweaks in W8 & W10:

About xp-AntiSpy | Offizielle Homepage des xp-AntiSpy

 

[LabZero]

I also use same SpyBot Anti-beacon, but also:

Phrozen Software™ - Official Website

And also tried this batch file posted in nsane forums:

(Updated 19/09/2015) Disable Windows 7/8/8.1 Telemetry (+Bonus Services) Version 0.2.11 - Software Updates

And this interesting freeware tool from O&O Software:

O&O ShutUp10: download free antispy tool for Windows 10

Though not updated since long time ago, still valid for some tweaks in W8 & W10:

About xp-AntiSpy | Offizielle Homepage des xp-AntiSpy

Yes, I known Phrozensoft thanks to @Sr. Normal, I'll try It

 

[Sr. Normal]

I´m using Ashampoo privacy Protector with Windows Tweaker Privacy.

Here is a comparative very useful Comparison of Windows 10 Privacy tools - gHacks Tech News

 

[jamescv7]

Well those anti-spy tools are clearly label to disable those tracking which are known based on numerous information released on web that considered as SAFE, hence as an assurance where very minimal chance to cause issues.