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Configure Chrome

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.
  • Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
  • Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
  • Impact: Minimum

    System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Low

    This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.

  • Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
  • 4 scripts
  • 1 categories
  • Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
  • 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​

This category contains scripts that adjust Google Chrome settings to enhance privacy, security, and potentially improve system performance

Google Chrome collects a variety of data:

  • Browsing Data: URLs, cached content, and IP addresses from visited pages 1.
  • Personal Information and Passwords: Data used to autofill forms and sign into sites 1.
  • Cookies and Site Data: Information from websites you visit 1.
  • Download Records: Details of your internet downloads 1.
  • Usage Statistics and Crash Reports: Includes performance stats and crash data 1.
  • Media Licenses and Identifiers: Locally stored session identifiers and media licenses 1.
  • Location Data: Estimated location based on Wi-Fi and cell signal data 1.
  • Information for Web Services: Data sent to Google during the use of web services 1.
  • Search and Navigation Data: Data typed into the omnibox for search predictions 1.
  • Autofill and Payment Information: Information about web forms, passwords, and payment methods stored for autofill 1.
  • Sync Data: Browsing history and other browser settings synced across devices 1.
  • Incognito and Guest Mode Data: Data not saved when using these browser modes 1.

This data collection raises privacy concerns because it can be used for personal identification, targeted advertising, and product improvement 1. Additionally, Google Chrome may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with third parties like publishers and advertisers 1.

These scripts enable you to configure Google Chrome to limit these data collection practices, enhancing your online privacy, security, and system performance.

Safe for General Use
All actions in this script is recommended for all users. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.
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Choose one of two ways to apply:

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  • No app needed
  • Offline usage
  • Easy-to-apply
  • Free
  • Open-source

Normal — Everyday Privacy (Enterprise-Grade)​

  • Recommended for all
  • Safe for daily use
  • No impact on system stability

Read more about Normal and other protection levels

Help

How to apply or restore "Configure Chrome" using script​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 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 "Configure Chrome" using privacy.sexy​

  • ≈ 3 min to complete
  • Tools: privacy.sexy
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 4 instructions
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with more advanced options.
  1. 1

    Open or download

    Open or download the desktop application
  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the category name: Configure Chrome
    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​

  • 4 Privacy settings
  • 1 Main categories
    • These settings are organized into 1 main categories for easy navigation.
    • Each main category contains subcategories, helping you find specific settings you might want to adjust.
  • 1 Total categories

Choose what to protect based on your needs:

Click any option to learn more about what it does.

Each change can be applied and reversed individually.

  • Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
  • Most users find the Normal protection above sufficient.

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Disable outdated Chrome Software Reporter Tool

This script blocks the execution of the Chrome Software Reporter Tool, enhancing your privacy by preventing unnecessary data transmissions to Google, and boosting system performance through reduced resource consumption. This tool is also known as the Software Reporter Tool, Software Reporter Tool for Chrome Cleanup, Chrome Cleanup Tool and Software Removal Tool. It exists in Google Chrome versions prior to v111. Newer versions of Google Chrome do not include this tool. This tool scans fo...

Disable Chrome metrics reporting

This script disables Chrome's metrics reporting, enhancing user privacy and system performance. By default, Chrome may send anonymous usage and crash-related data to Google. If no user preference is set, Chrome follows the initial choice made during installation or first run. This script ensures that anonymous reporting of usage and crash-related data is stopped, preventing this data from being sent to Google. Additionally, it locks this setting, making it immutable by users. Disabling this feat...

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About the Creators​

These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:

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    • Certified security professional
    • 7+ years experience securing banks
    • Open-source developer since 2005
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    • Hundreds across the globe
    • Testers, reviewers, developers
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    • Community since 2017
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Reviewed By​

This guide has undergone comprehensive auditing and peer review:

  • Expert review by undergroundwires​

    • Verified technical accuracy and editorial standards
    • Assessed system impact and user privacy risks

  • Public review by large community​

    • Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
    • Millions of end-users tested across different environments

History​

We continually monitor our guides, their impact and all other privacy options. We update our guides when new information becomes available. On every update, we publicly store who made the change, what has been changed, why the change was made and when the change was made.

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