Disable Application Compatibility Framework
Overview
This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.
These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
This category disables the Application Compatibility (AppCompat) framework on Windows.
The Application Compatibility (AppCompat) framework is a feature in Windows that collects data about application compatibility. This includes gathering information about application crashes, issues, and other operational details to help improve the compatibility of applications on Windows 1.
It is controlled by a set of policies within the Microsoft Windows operating system aimed at enabling applications designed for older versions of Windows to function properly on newer versions 1.
However, the Application Compatibility framework involves various forms of data collection that may be considered invasive from a privacy standpoint 1. It can potentially be exploited to reveal more data about your application usage or to inject your computer with malware 2 3 4.
By disabling the AppCompat framework, this script contributes to enhancing users' privacy by limiting potential data collection and exposure to malware exploitation.
Be careful running these scripts. This category includes scripts with high impact:
- 🟡 Some recommended scripts only if you understand its implications. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this this category.
- 🟢 Some safely recommended scripts. Safe-to use for any user.
Implementation Details
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Language: batch
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Scripts Count: 7 scripts
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Subcategories: 1
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Required Privileges: Administrator rights
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Compatibility: Windows only
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Reversibility: All changes can be reverted
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These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.
Choose one of two ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application. Additionally, you can apply only the recommended scripts, instead of applying all of the scripts.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the category name:
Disable Application Compatibility Framework. - Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
You can choose to apply only scripts with less impact or also those with higher impact:
Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.
This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.
Standard
This script includes only Standard recommendation level.
Standard scripts in this category is recommended for all users. They help to improve privacy without affecting stability.
Download only standard scripts by clicking on the button:
Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:
Strict
This script includes Standard and Strict recommendation levels.
This script is only recommended if you understand their implications of every single change. Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.
Download Strict scripts:
Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:
Explore further
This category includes total of 7 scripts and 1 subcategories.
Explore its 5 subscripts and 1 subcategories:
Disable Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA)
This category covers disabling the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) in Windows. The PCA is designed to help users run desktop applications created for earlier versions of Windows by tracking and identifying known compatibility issues. When an issue is detected, PCA offers the user a recommended fix to help the app run better on Windows. Privacy Implications: 1. Tracking and Monitoring of Application Activities: PCA tracks the activities and behaviors of applications to identify symp...
Disable Application Impact Telemetry (AIT)
This script disables Application Impact Telemetry (AIT). Application Impact Telemetry (AIT) is a function that tracks the usage of certain Windows system components by various applications. Turning this feature off stops the collection of usage data, enhancing your privacy by ensuring that your usage patterns and behaviors are not sent to external servers. Disabling telemetry will take effect on any newly launched applications. To ensure that telemetry collection has stopped for all applications...
Disable Application Compatibility Engine
This script disables the Application Compatibility Engine on Windows systems. The Application Compatibility Engine examines a compatibility database every time an application starts. If it finds a match for the application, it either applies compatibility fixes or displays a help message for known problems with the application. This process may inadvertently reveal data about the applications you run on your system, especially if the query functions are intercepted. Moreover, this database can b...
Remove "Program Compatibility" tab from file properties (context menu)
This script removes the "Program Compatibility" tab from the file properties context menu. This tab is visible on the property context menu of any program shortcut or executable file, and displays options that can be applied to the application to solve common issues affecting older applications. When enabled, this script prevents the compatibility property page from appearing in the context menus, though it does not impact any prior compatibility settings applied to applications through this int...
Disable Steps Recorder (collects screenshots, mouse/keyboard input and UI data)
This script disables Steps Recorder on your device. Steps Recorder, formerly known as Problem Steps Recorder, is a tool that records the actions taken on a computer, including keyboard and mouse inputs, user interface interactions, and screenshots with every click.This tool is used to diagnose and troubleshoot problems by capturing the exact steps taken when an issue occurs. The data collected by Steps Recorder can be sent to Microsoft or third-party developers, potentially revealing sensitive u...
Disable "Inventory Collector" task
This script disables the "Inventory Collector" task on your computer. The Inventory Collector is a feature in Windows that gathers data about the applications, files, devices, and drivers on your system and sends this information to Microsoft. This process is used to help solve compatibility problems, ensuring that your software and hardware work together without issues. Running this script will turn off the Inventory Collector, ensuring no data is sent to Microsoft. It also stops the collection...
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This action belongs to Disable OS data collection category. This category configures Windows using 153 scripts. These scripts are organized in 33 categories. The category includes 14 subscripts and 13 subcategories that include more scripts and categories. Read more on category page ▶
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