Skip to main content

Disable privacy-invasive indexing

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This category is dedicated to preventing privacy-invasive indexing features within Windows.

Indexing can include details from emails, documents, and other files that may contain sensitive information. Scripts in this category limit the exposure of personal data through search functionalities.

By controlling what and how information is indexed, these scripts help in protecting user privacy against potential data breaches or unauthorized access.

Safe for General Use

This category is recommended for all users. It helps to improve privacy without affecting stability.

Apply now​

These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Choose one of two ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. 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.

Open privacy.sexy

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.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Disable privacy-invasive indexing.
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Reversible

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.

Safe for General Use

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:

Download script

Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:

Download restore script

Explore further​

This category includes total of 4 scripts but no subcategories.

Explore its 4 scripts:

Disable remote access to search index

This disables remote access to the search index of your computer. By executing this script, other computers will no longer be able to query your computer's search index remotely. This means that when others are browsing network shares on your computer, they cannot use its index for searching. By default, without this script, client computers can search using the host's index, which might pose a privacy concern. Implementing this change is crucial for maintaining both the privacy and security of ...

Disable iFilters and protocol handlers

This script enhances the security of Windows Desktop Search by restricting the use of iFilters and protocol handlers. These components enhance Windows search capabilities by enabling the indexing of specific file types and the processing of various file protocols. By default, Windows Desktop Search can use any installed iFilters and protocol handlers, which might pose a security risk if untrusted components are used. The script configures the system to only use iFilters and protocol handlers tha...

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Disable Windows search data collection category. This category is dedicated to minimizing the personal data collected and utilized by Windows Search and Cortana. It encompasses a range of scripts designed to curtail data sharing and bolster user privacy. These scripts are crucial for preventing the search function from transmitting sensitive... Read more on category page ▶

Support​

This website relies on your support.

Support now

Your donation helps keep the project alive and improves its content ❤️.

Share this page:

EmailLinkedInRedditPinterestWhatsAppTelegramWeiboVK