DoNotSpy10: Free tool for more data protection under Windows 10

DoNotSpy10 from pxc-coding.com under Windows 10...

Many Windows 10 users find the default privacy settings not very user-friendly. The free DoNotSpy10 tool can help them - it allows you to keep an eye on all relevant data protection options and adjust them easily.

DoNotSpy10 gathers all data protection settings in Windows 10 under one user interface - and makes configuration child's play.

The tool works well and is used by IT blogs is recommended due to its useful functions - but the following applies during installation: The user-defined mode should always be selected to prevent other, unwanted programs from being installed. Express installation is therefore not recommended.

Set Windows 10 data protection with DoNotSpy10

After starting DoNotSpy10 for the first time, the tool asks whether a restore point should be created - which should be answered with Yes in order to be able to undo all changes just in case.

DoNotSpy10 enables the following customizations:

1. All data protection settings are listed on the left-hand side of the user interface, which can be used to configure whether and how Windows 10 can exchange data with Microsoft.
2. App permissions can also be adjusted, such as access rights for the microphone, location data (localization) and camera.
3. Automatic drivers and updates can also be switched off and Windows 10 upgrades can be delayed.

DoNotSpy10 is very easy to use:

• If a setting is required, a check mark must be placed in front of it.
• Then click on the "Apply" button to apply the new data protection settings.

If you do not know exactly what an option means, you can click on the relevant option to display a brief explanation.

DoNotSpy10 installation does not work? Turn off Windows Defender on Windows 10!

DoNotSpy10 cannot be installed on some Windows 10 systems - this is usually due to the Windows Defender security tool integrated in Windows 10.

The Microsoft program probably blocks DoNotSpy10 because adware (harmless but unwanted third-party software) is installed during installation if you are not careful (see above).

This can be remedied by temporarily deactivating Windows Defender - until DoNotSpy10 has been downloaded and installed.

This switches off Windows Defender for a short time:

1. Open the Windows settings with the key combination Windows + i.
2. Click on the "Update and security" button.
3. Now select "Windows Defender" on the left-hand side and set the switch to the right to "Off" (directly under the heading "Real-time protection").

DoNotSpy10 is then installed as described above - and Windows Defender can then be switched on again.

Article image above: DoNotSpy10 from pxc-coding.com (screenshot Windows 10)