Disable device security sections
- Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Impact: HighSystem Functionality Loss Risk: High
This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script. - Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
- 5 scripts
- 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
Missing Good Quality Documentation
This page does not yet meet PrivacyLearn's documentation standards. However, the script/action is stable and verified by community. Here are some options for you to understand its functionality:Computer-generated docs (PREVIEW)
This documentation may be low quality but still useful.Read computer-generated explanation
This documentation is automatically extracted from the code implementation.
This cheat sheet guides you on: disable device security sections to enhance data important data privacy security for Windows. Continuing on, to reverse the recent tweaks, follow the instructions on this feature simplifies.
Respecting data privacy measures fosters empowerment for every individual. To get started with sensitive privacy assurance options, see the available steps to act and start by following setting. Double-check every action to ensure accuracy. Small errors can easily snowball into bigger issues.
References
- The Pros and Cons of Automatic Software Updates
- Update Software
- CIS Microsoft Windows Desktop Benchmarks
- The Flaws Around Automatic Application Updates
- Understanding Patches and Software Updates
- Are Automatic Updates a Good Thing?
Technical Details
- This modification manages update scheduling to help improve online privacy safeguard for granular update telemetry controls. It can also help reduce the system's workload as result of reduced update overhead.
- With support of applying this registry entries, this customization implements your system to accomplish system privacy modification to be able to increase information privacy handling. To gain reducing registry overhead, it aims to help make sharing work easier.
- The executable here controls operating system preferences to realize secured system resources and it helps to minimize cyber privacy measures risks. It aims to help improve computer speed, to reach reduced system overhead.
Explore similar guides
Gives more context about the goal of the changesReview code
Requires technical knowledge about Batch (batchfile)Edit this page to improve
Requires technical knowledge about YAML and Git- Not Advised
This script should only be used by advanced users.
This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.
Consider creating a system restore point before doing any changes.
- Security Trade-off
This action prioritizes privacy over certain security features. It's not recommended and should only be used by advanced users after understanding its implications.
Increased Privacy
Enhanced privacy through reduced data collection and trackingDecreased Security
Some security features will be disabled or limitedThis script can be reversed, this allows you to restore the default system security.
Apply Now
Choose one of two ways to apply:
Download script
Download and run the script directly- No app needed
- Offline usage
- Easy-to-apply
- Free
- Open-source
Maximum — Strongest Possible Privacy
- Military-grade privacy protection
- Major system impact
- Consider having system restore point.
Read more about Maximum and other protection levels
Help
How to apply or restore "Disable device security sections" using script
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
Download
Download the script file by clicking on the button above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
Apply with privacy.sexy
Guided, automated application with safety checks- Recommended for most users
- Includes safety checks
- Shows the code
- Free
- Open-source
- Popular
- Offline/Online usage
Help
How to apply or restore "Disable device security sections" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
- 2
Choose script
- Search for the category name: Disable device security sections
- Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- 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
- 5 Privacy settings
Choose what to protect based on your needs:This script already includes these options.
You can review, apply or reverse each option individually.
Click any option to learn more about what it does.
Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
Disable "Device security" section in "Windows Security"
Disable "Clear TPM" button in "Windows Security"
Disable "Secure boot" button in "Windows Security"
Disable "Security processor (TPM) troubleshooter" page in "Windows Security"
Disable "TPM Firmware Update" recommendation in "Windows Security"
Similar Guides
Wider Goal
Guides below includes this guide to achieve a wider goal.See other more general settings that includes this one as one of its actions.These plans combine multiple privacy settings, including this one, for stronger protection.
- Disable sections in "Windows Security"
- Disable Windows Security interface
- Disable Defender
- Privacy over security
This category provides scripts that let you disable specific sections of the "Windows Security" interface. Windows Security provides a centralized locati...
This category offers scripts to disable or modify different aspects of the Windows Security user interface, formerly known as Windows Defender Security C...
This category offers scripts to disable Windows security components related to Defender. Defender is also referred to as Microsoft Defender or Windows De...
Same Goal
Other guides in Disable sections in "Windows Security" See settings that are in the same category as this guide.Using other actions in the same category may help you achieve your goal better.
About the Creators
These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:
undergroundwires- Certified security professional
- 7+ years experience securing banks
- Open-source developer since 2005
- EU advisor, Public Speaker, Moderator
- Open-Source Contributors
- Hundreds across the globe
- Testers, reviewers, developers
- Companies, military agencies
- Community since 2017
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
- Audited and verified using automated security tests
Public review by large community
- Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
- Millions of end-users tested across different environments
- Audited and verified using third-party security software
History
We continually monitor our guides, their impact and other potential 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.