Disable Diagnostics Hub log collection
Overview
This script improves your privacy on Windows.
These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
This script disables log collection by the Diagnostics Hub in Visual Studio.
The Diagnostics Hub is a feature that allows running multiple performance analysis tools simultaneously 1. This feature collects extensive data including CPU usage, user interface responsiveness, and energy consumption. 1. It presents data from multiple tools on a shared timeline, showing relationships between different performance metrics 1.
The Diagnostics Hub collects additional logs 2 3. Microsoft recommends stopping this collection after necessary logs are collected 2 3 4 5 6. It logs to a specified directory when enabled 2 4 5 6.
Disabling this log collection improves privacy by reducing the amount of data collected about your system and activities. It also enhances security by limiting data accessible to attackers and reducing the attack surface, given past vulnerabilities in this logging 7. Additionally, it can improve system performance, as Microsoft warns that this logging is resource-intensive 2.
This script deletes the LogLevel
registry key at
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\DiagnosticsHub
2 3 4 5 6 8.
Removing the LogLevel
key effectively disables the Diagnostics Hub logging functionality 3 4 5 6 8.
In Visual Studio 2022 and later versions, these registry keys are not set by default after installation.
Disabling this feature may impact the use of certain performance analysis tools in Visual Studio. Enable logging only when necessary if you need these tools for development.
This script uses Batch (batchfile) scripting language.
This script is recommended for all users. It helps to improve privacy without affecting stability.
Implementation Details
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Language: batch
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Required Privileges: Administrator rights
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Compatibility: Windows only
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Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script
Explore Categories
- Disable Visual Studio data collection
- Configure programs
This action belongs to Disable Visual Studio data collection category. These scripts disable future local and cloud data collection by Visual Studio about you and your behavior. These do not clean existing data collected about you locally or on cloud servers. Read more on category page ▶
This action belongs to Configure programs category. This category configures Windows using 111 scripts. These scripts are organized in 22 categories. The category includes 5 subscripts and 9 subcategories that include more scripts and categories. Read more on category page ▶
Apply now
Choose one of three ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
- Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the script name:
Disable Diagnostics Hub log collection
. - Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.
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Download the script file by clicking on the button below:
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Run the script file by clicking on it.
Download revert script
This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.
Alternative 3. Copy
This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
HELP: Step-by-step guide
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Click on Start menu
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Type cmd
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Right click on Command Prompt select Run as administrator
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Click on Yes to run Command Prompt
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- Copy the following code:
:: Delete the registry value "LogLevel" from the key "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\DiagnosticsHub"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$keyName = 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\DiagnosticsHub'; $valueName = 'LogLevel'; $hive = $keyName.Split('\')[0]; $path = "^""$($hive):$($keyName.Substring($hive.Length))"^""; Write-Host "^""Removing the registry value '$valueName' from '$path'."^""; if (-Not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $path)) { Write-Host 'Skipping, no action needed, registry key does not exist.'; Exit 0; }; $existingValueNames = (Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $path).PSObject.Properties.Name; if (-Not ($existingValueNames -Contains $valueName)) { Write-Host 'Skipping, no action needed, registry value does not exist.'; Exit 0; }; try { if ($valueName -ieq '(default)') { Write-Host 'Removing the default value.'; $(Get-Item -LiteralPath $path).OpenSubKey('', $true).DeleteValue(''); } else { Remove-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $path -Name $valueName -Force -ErrorAction Stop; }; Write-Host 'Successfully removed the registry value.'; } catch { Write-Error "^""Failed to remove the registry value: $($_.Exception.Message)"^""; }"
- Right click on command prompt to paste it.
- Press Enter to apply remaining code.
Copy restore code
Copy and run the following code to restore changes:
:: Remove the registry value "LogLevel" from key "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\DiagnosticsHub" to restore its original state
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$keyName = 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\DiagnosticsHub'; $valueName = 'LogLevel'; $hive = $keyName.Split('\')[0]; $path = "^""$($hive):$($keyName.Substring($hive.Length))"^""; Write-Host "^""Removing the registry value '$valueName' from '$path'."^""; if (-Not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $path)) { Write-Host 'Skipping, no action needed, registry key does not exist.'; Exit 0; }; $existingValueNames = (Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $path).PSObject.Properties.Name; if (-Not ($existingValueNames -Contains $valueName)) { Write-Host 'Skipping, no action needed, registry value does not exist.'; Exit 0; }; try { if ($valueName -ieq '(default)') { Write-Host 'Removing the default value.'; $(Get-Item -LiteralPath $path).OpenSubKey('', $true).DeleteValue(''); } else { Remove-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $path -Name $valueName -Force -ErrorAction Stop; }; Write-Host 'Successfully removed the registry value.'; } catch { Write-Error "^""Failed to remove the registry value: $($_.Exception.Message)"^""; }"
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