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Disable Security and Maintenance

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.
  • Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
  • Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
  • Impact: High

    System Functionality / Data 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.
  • 3 scripts
  • No subcategories
  • Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
  • 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​

This category includes scripts that disable various components of the Security and Maintenance feature.

Security and Maintenance was previously known as Action Center 1 2. This feature provides a central interface for managing Windows security and maintenance settings 1 2. It monitors and reports on system health, including security threats, software updates, and hardware issues 3.

Disabling these components enhances privacy by reducing system monitoring and data collection associated with security and maintenance. This may also improve system performance by stopping background processes associated with these functions.

However, disabling these components can significantly impact system security. It limits the system's ability to alert users to potential threats, vulnerabilities, and critical maintenance issues. This may make the system more vulnerable to security risks if not properly managed.

Caution

Disabling Security and Maintenance features may leave your system more vulnerable to security threats and maintenance issues.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 tracking

    Decreased Security

    Some security features will be disabled or limited

    This script can be reversed, this action allows you to can restore the system security.

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  • Offline usage
  • Easy-to-apply
  • Free
  • Open-source

Maximum — Strongest Possible Privacy (Military-Grade)​

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Help

How to apply or restore "Disable Security and Maintenance" using script​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 5 instructions
  1. 1

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  2. 2

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. 3

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  4. 4

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. 5

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply or restore "Disable Security and Maintenance" using privacy.sexy​

  • ≈ 3 min to complete
  • Tools: privacy.sexy
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 4 instructions
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with more advanced options.
  1. 1

    Open or download

    Open or download the desktop application
  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the category name: Disable Security and Maintenance
    2. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  3. 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​

  • 3 Privacy settings

Choose what to protect based on your needs:

Click any option to learn more about what it does.

Each change can be applied and reversed individually.

Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.

Disable Security and Maintenance core library

This script disables the Security and Maintenance library, a core component of Windows security monitoring. Security and Maintenance was formerly known as Action Center. It is a central interface for managing Windows security and maintenance settings. By default, Windows automatically checks for security and maintenance issues and sends notifications via this interface. This script disables the "ActionCenter.dll" library, which is responsible for: Managing security and maintenance notifi...

Disable Security and Maintenance Control Panel applet

This script disables the Security and Maintenance feature in the Windows Control Panel. Security and Maintenance (previously Action Center) is a central interface for managing Windows security and maintenance settings. It controls: Security components such as firewall, Internet security settings, and User Account Control (UAC) • Maintenance features as automatic Maintenance, drive status, and file history This interface also displays relevant notifications. After running this...

Disable Security and Maintenance desktop features

This script disables the Security and Maintenance desktop integration in Windows. Windows automatically loads certain applications at startup using Shell Service Objects. These objects are loaded early during startup by "explorer.exe", the core shell for Windows. Shell Service Objects handle tasks like file management, system operations, and user interface interactions. The script removes the Security and Maintenance Shell Service Object. This object shows security and health notificatio...

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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

  • Public review by large community​

    • Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
    • Millions of end-users tested across different environments

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