Disable the standard app for the headset button.Disable app access to the downloads folder on the device and for the current user.Disable app access to music libraries on the device and for the current user.Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots without borders and margins on this device and for the current user.Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots on the device & for the current user.Disable shopping assistant in Microsoft Edge.It may be fine for you to go with Recommended (green) Settings, but not with limited (yellow) and no (orange) Settings.

The tool reveals more information when you click on a setting.Doesn’t require installation, download, and run, that’s it.Makes it hard for Microsoft to collect your personal data.For instance, you can disable Cortana on the lock screen and Microsoft Edge’s shopping features. Allows you to turn off Windows 11 features that you don’t like.If you’ve used O&O ShutUp on Windows 10, using it on Windows 11 becomes a tad easier. For that, you need to “Export settings” in the File menu. The settings you apply to your device using ShutUp++ can be enabled on other devices. The tool allows you to enable “recommended settings”, and you can undo them with a single click.

The popular Windows Privacy Tool from O&O Software is now available and works on Windows 11 also.įirst and foremost, tool UI and usage are pretty simple. O&O Shutup10++ is available for Windows 11 Microsoft may not promise privacy improvements in Windows 11, but by using third-party tools available online you can protect your privacy and control how much data goes to the Redmond firm.

Android apps coming to OS may raise privacy concerns even more.

The new OS still collects diagnostic data.

Windows 11 Home still requires an online account to install.

Windows 11 has been discussed among the users about TPM 2.0, secure boot requirements, security, and other features, but Since the Windows 11 announcement to till release, Microsoft has never talked about privacy in the new OS. Data collection, telemetry, advertising ID, granting apps location, and others exist in Windows 11 also. Windows 11 comes with a new UI, centered taskbar and start menu, new Microsoft Store, modern context menus, etc, Everything may feel new and refreshed, but It is unfortunate that Privacy settings in Windows 10 are carried forward into the new OS as well. About time, O&O software has updated its Windows Privacy tool, O&O ShutUp10++ (formerly known as O&O ShutUp10) with Windows 11 support and several settings and dark mode. Microsoft has released Windows 11 a day early before October 5.

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