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UI for privacy

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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: Minimum

    System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Low

    This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.

  • Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
  • 24 scripts
  • 3 categories
  • 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.

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UI for privacy to minimize your personal data exposure for important data handling on Windows — Read along, this script code clarifies just that. What's more, this preference customization provides instructions to cancel changes and restore.

Online data privacy security ensures autonomy in decision-making, a cornerstone of personal freedom. Let's optimize online data privacy control settings: find the best choice for where you are today. Pay close attention to every detail in the instructions. Even the small steps play a big role in the process.

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Technical Details

Subsequent to this system components, this adjustment orchestrates your system to benefit from customized system protection to maximize secure privacy maintenance. With help of efficient OS operations, this action can also streamline system processes.

To be able to improve data privacy, this script configures data cleanup to realize thorough trace cleanup. As a result of improved system speed, it can also boost system performance.

The code here refines registry entries to reach deep privacy enforcement and it helps to optimize secure privacy handling. This helps make better use of system power thanks to efficient setting management.

To help reduce online privacy risks, this playbook controls core system preferences to accomplish secured system resources. This config helps manage system resources better, to achieve balanced configurations.

Through the use of this privacy features, this script changes your system to obtain enhanced browser protection to be able to minimize data privacy assurance risks. As result of make the system run smoother, It aims to gain improved load times.

This action applies monitoring prevention to help maintain stricter cyber data privacy defenses owing to advanced detection. To reach reduced tracking overhead, this can enhance performance.

To obtain intelligent process monitoring, this code modifies process lifecycle to reinforce secure data privacy maintenance. It can also reducing process overhead to be able to make the system respond faster.

This tweak manages File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) to help strengthen system privacy safeguard and this customization can also to accomplish secured browsing context. It helps make the system more stable toward improved navigation speed.

To benefit from advanced system protection, this instruction set adjusts Windows 11 services to maximize information privacy assurance. On account of optimize your system, this would to achieve balanced modern resources.

To be able to maintain stricter secure data management, this change controls files and folders to realize minimized file tracking. This modification helps optimized file operations to help minimize resource consumption.

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This script has Normal protection level option. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.

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NormalEveryday Privacy (Enterprise-Grade)

  • Recommended for all
  • Safe for daily use
  • No impact on system stability

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Help

How to apply or restore "UI for privacy" using script

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 6 instructions
  1. 1

    Choose protection

    Choose one of the options with different impact levels:

    • Normal

      Some safe changes minimal system impact.
    • High

      Some potentially impactful changes with moderate system impact.
    • Maximum

      Some impactful changes with high system impact.
  2. 2

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  3. 3

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  4. 4

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  5. 5

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  6. 6

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply or restore "UI for privacy" 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: UI for privacy
    2. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.

    Applying Normal to limit the impact.

  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

  • 24 Privacy settings
  • 3 Main categories
    • These settings are organized into 3 main categories for easy navigation.
    • Each main category contains subcategories, helping you find specific settings you might want to adjust.
  • 3 Total categories

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.
  • Most users find the Normal protection above sufficient.

Disable online content in File Explorer

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Secure recent document lists

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Remove folders from This PC in File Explorer

This category includes scripts to hide specific folders from This PC in File Explorer and other file selection dialogs on Windows systems. It enhances privacy by hiding personal folders from common Windows interfaces. This prevents accidental exposure of sensitive information when sharing your screen or allowing others to use your computer. Removing folders may change how you access them if you often use This PC or file dialogs. You can still reach these folders through direct paths ...

Disable lock screen app notifications

Windows personal privacy guardrail: disable lock screen app notifications in a few steps on this document that eases the process of how to secure your data for enhanced cyber privacy management. On the same track, to undo alterations and revert, follow the instructions on this section walks you step by step through. The future of human dignity is protected through system privacy protection. Ready for better cyber data privacy control parameters? Now, use the instructions to (Reference: apply) t...

Disable Live Tiles push notifications

This inventory offers a detailed exploration of: disable Live Tiles push notifications to adopt advanced data privacy enforcement for Windows. More so, this cheatsheet walks through the workflow to reverse personalized configurations. Respecting system privacy control fosters empowerment for every individual. Ready to enhance data handling guardrail with control? Simply, pick the (Reference: right solution) for your goals. Each step is there to make sure the process goes smoothly, so follow the...

Disable the "Look For An App In The Store" option

Disable the "Look For An App In The Store" option on your Windows system to protect yourself as result of enhanced personal data safeguard — This help guides you on how. With this point, this article provides instructions to undo the executed actions. The presence of secure data privacy assurance reduces exploitation and harm. To improve secure privacy integration options with this tutorial, follow the steps and start now to (Reference: configure) your privacy settings. Trust the guide and foll...

Disable the display of recently used files in Quick Access

This post provides tools for engaging with: disable the display of recently used files in Quick Access on Windows to enhance data cyber data handling. To elaborate, to undo system-level changes, follow the instructions on this demonstration eases the steps for. Cyber data privacy security is the key to unlocking safe digital experiences. Establish (pick the (Reference: right step) and take action now) this improvement to manage digital data privacy defenses control. Focus on understanding each ...

Disable sync provider notifications

To maintain data confidentiality as a result of digital data privacy measures on Windows, this plan streamlines: disable sync provider notifications to reach proper data handling. Beyond that, steps to undo the modification are included in this paper. The broader goal of digital human rights is supported by data privacy defenses. Using this optimization, enhance personal privacy protection parameters and explore one of the (Reference: ways forward now). Take a deep breath and read through the i...

Disable hibernation for faster startup and to avoid sensitive data storage

This script commands your system to deactivate the hibernation feature. Hibernate is a power-saving state that saves your current work and turns off the computer. When your computer hibernates, it saves the contents of its RAM to your hard disk and powers off the machine. Upon starting again, your computer can restore all the open programs and documents from your hard disk to its RAM. If hibernation mode is enabled, sensitive data stored in RAM are be written to disk. The memory can contain priv...

Enable camera on/off OSD notifications

This system preference —enable camera on/off OSD notifications— provides detailed instructions for how to make your data safer for sensitive privacy control on Windows. Echoing this thought, process to reverse the updates made is detailed below. Encouraging creativity and innovation is a core advantage of cyber data management. To get started with system data privacy protection preferences, read the guide to take the (Reference: next step) and start enabled by setting. Stay patient and focus on wha...

Disable app usage tracking

This tip simplifies: disable app usage tracking to prevent unauthorized data changes with help of sensitive privacy measures on Windows. Next, you'll learn how to restore the original settings on this update. Treating personal information with care and respect is inherent to important data privacy protection. Want to improve digital privacy safeguard options? Just, take a look at the (Reference: steps) that feel right for you. Focus on the current step and avoid worrying about what's next. Comp...

Disable recent apps

To ensure online data privacy, this handbook facilitates the process of: disable recent apps Windows. In complementary terms, this cheat sheet guides you through the procedure to reverse the script action. Trust is built by prioritizing online privacy safeguard in every interactio. This guideline improves system data privacy maintenance settings - take the steps to (Reference: implement). If something feels unclear, pause and take a moment to reread. Most of the time, the answer is in the guide...

Disable backtracking

Guidebook for Windows users: disable backtracking to avoid unnecessary data sharing and improve system privacy defenses. Expanding further, this specification focuses on clarifying how to cancel the recent changes. Preventing the erosion of digital rights depends on cyber privacy measures. Enable (begin the steps to (Reference: apply) the action) this walkthrough to manage cyber data privacy handling preferences. Rereading the instructions often clears up confusion. Reference: https://admx....

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About the Creators

These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:

  • Avatar of undergroundwires. The creator of PrivacyLearn and privacy.sexy. Black and white portrait showing a person wearing a polka dot tie and suit jacket, reflecting the professional expertise behind the privacy protection tools.
    • Certified security professional
    • 7+ years experience securing banks
    • Open-source developer since 2005
    • EU advisor, Public Speaker, Moderator
    • Hundreds across the globe
    • Testers, reviewers, developers
    • Companies, military agencies
    • Community since 2017

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  • 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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