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Privacy cleanup

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

Caution: Mixed Risk Levels

Be careful running these scripts. This category includes scripts with high impact:

  • 🔴 Some not recommended scripts. They should only be used by advanced users. They may break important functionality.
  • 🟡 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

  • Language: batch

  • Scripts Count: 86 scripts

  • Subcategories: 18

  • Required Privileges: Administrator rights

  • Compatibility: Windows only

  • Reversibility: Some changes may be permanent

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 restore parts of 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
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Privacy cleanup.
  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​

You can choose to apply only scripts with less impact or also those with higher impact:

Standard

Recommended for all users. It helps to improve privacy without affecting stability.

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Strict

Recommended if you understand its implications. It may cause some non-critical features to no longer function correctly.

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All

Not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. It provides military-grade privacy, for special use-cases. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

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Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Irreversible Changes

Some actions conducted are irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Either run only reversible scripts or exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.

Recommended: Create a system restore point before doing any changes.

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

Strict​

This script includes Standard and Strict recommendation levels.

Use with Caution

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:

Download script

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

Download restore script

All​

This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. Some of these changes are NOT recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Download all scripts:

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 86 scripts and 18 subcategories.

Explore its 9 subscripts and 5 subcategories:

Clear recent activity

This category includes scripts that erase traces of recent user activities on Windows. These scripts enhance privacy by removing records of accessed files, used applications, and changed system settings. Clearing recent activity is crucial for protecting your privacy. Your computer keeps detailed logs of your actions, creating a digital footprint that can reveal sensitive information about your habits, interests, and personal life. This data can be exploited by cybercriminals, aggressive markete...

Clear temporary Windows files

This category covers removal of temporary Windows files. It is recommended to clean these files as they can be used for unauthorized analysis of user behavior and system usage. They may also potentially host malicious software. Eliminating these files significantly enhances the security and privacy of the system. Microsoft advises this cleanup for enhanced security. Besides enhancing security, removing these files also frees up disk space. However, removing temporary files might lead to a slight...

Minimize DISM "Reset Base" update data

This script diminishes unnecessary system data, thus enhancing your privacy and performance. The DISM tool is used to manage Windows images and is often used to fix issues with the Windows operating system. The "Reset Base" option can help to reduce the size of the WinSxS folder. Once, "Reset Base" is enabled, you cannot uninstall any previous updates. This script activates the "Reset Base" feature, minimizing the size of WinSxS folder. It contributes to the reduction of redundant da...

Clear System Resource Usage Monitor (SRUM) data

This script deletes the Windows System Resource Usage Monitor (SRUM) database file. SRUM tracks the usage of desktop applications, services, Windows applications, and network connections. SRUM stores its file at "C:\\Windows\\System32\\sru\\SRUDB.dat". Before deleting the file, the script temporarily stops the Diagnostic Policy Service (DPS). The DPS helps Windows detect and solve problems with its components. Stopping this service is required as modifications to the SRUM file require it to be turne...

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