Disable Zorin OS telemetry

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Works with any Linux distroWorks with any Linux distribution that can run bash scripts.

• Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
• Linux onlyThis script improves your privacy on Linux
• Impact: HighSystem Functionality Loss Risk: High
  This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script.
• Bash (Shell script)These changes use Linux system commands to update your settings.
• 2 scripts
• Fully reversible

  You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.

  The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

Overview

Zorin OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu ¹. It is customized to help users transition from Windows and macOS easily ¹.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users.

This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.

Consider creating a system backup before doing any changes.

Sources

PrivacyLearn.com maintains strict sourcing standards for accuracy, integrity and up-to-date content. Our content relies on authoritative sources including vendor documentation, industry standards, and verified research. Learn more about our verification process and quality standards in our editorial standards page.

• Zorin OS - Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org. (2022).
  Original: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorin_OS
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221029162035/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorin_OS

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Choose one of two ways to apply:

Download script

Download and run the script directly

• No app needed
• Offline usage
• Free
• Open-source

Maximum — Strongest Possible Privacy

• Military-grade privacy protection
• Major system impact
• Consider having system backup.

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Help

How to apply or restore "Disable Zorin OS telemetry" using script

• ≈ 3 min to complete
• Tools: Web Browser
• Difficulty: Medium
• ≈ 5 instructions

1. 1

   Download

   Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
   Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
2. 2

   Keep the file

   If warned by your browser, keep the file.
3. 3

   Open

   Open the downloaded file.
4. 4

   Exit

   Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
5. 5

   Restart

   Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply or restore "Disable Zorin OS telemetry" using privacy.sexy

• ≈ 3 min to complete
• Tools: privacy.sexy
• Difficulty: Simple
• ≈ 4 instructions

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1. 1

   Open or download

   Open or download the desktop application
2. 2

   Choose script

   1. Search for the category name: Disable Zorin OS telemetry
   2. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
3. 3

   Run

   Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.

   This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.

Explore This Guide

• 2 Privacy settings

Choose what to protect based on your needs:This script already includes these options.
You can review, apply or reverse each option individually.
Click any option to learn more about what it does.

Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.

• Disable Zorin OS census pings

  Zorin OS pings Zorin OS servers. It sends pings on an hourly basis. It sends a unique ID, the operating system version, the number of user acco...

• Remove Zorin OS census unique ID

  Census submits a unique ID associated with the installation when pings are sent. Removing the identifier reduces the risk of your computer bein...

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