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Remove "RAS Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK)" capability

Overview

About this script

This script improves your privacy on Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This script removes the "RAS Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK)" (RasCMAK.Client 1) capability.

CMAK is a tool that allows the creation of profiles for connecting to remote servers and networks 1.

Though useful for remote connections, this capability might be unnecessary for many users. Removing it can simplify the system's network configuration and enhance security by reducing potential attack vectors.

This capability is not included in the standard installation of Windows 1.

Caution

This may lead to reduced functionality or connectivity issues, particularly in enterprise environments where remote administration is necessary.

This script uses Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Not Advised

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

Implementation Details
  • Language: batch

  • Required Privileges: Administrator rights

  • Compatibility: Windows only

  • Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script

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Choose one of three ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
  3. Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

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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 script name: Remove "RAS Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK)" capability.
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download

Irreversible Changes

This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.

  1. Download the script file by clicking on the button below:

    Download script

  2. Run the script file by clicking on it.

Download revert script

This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.

Download restore script

Alternative 3. Copy

This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.

  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
HELP: Step-by-step guide
  1. Click on Start menu

  2. Type cmd

  3. Right click on Command Prompt select Run as administrator

  4. Click on Yes to run Command Prompt


Animation showing how to open terminal as administrator on Windows 11

  1. Copy the following code:
Code to apply changes
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "Get-WindowsCapability -Online -Name 'RasCMAK.Client*' | Remove-WindowsCapability -Online"
  1. Right click on command prompt to paste it.
  2. Press Enter to apply remaining code.

Copy restore code

Copy and run the following code to restore changes:

Revert code
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$capability = Get-WindowsCapability -Online -Name 'RasCMAK.Client*'; Add-WindowsCapability -Name "^""$capability.Name"^"" -Online"

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