PrivWindoze (Private Windows) is a lightweight and specialized program for users who are concerned about their privacy and want a leaner, higher performing installation and experience of Windows 10/11.

PrivWindoze doesn’t have any configuration options. If you were looking to modify each setting like others in its class, this program is not for you.

Here is a list of software PrivWindoze will target and remove:

Microsoft Windows extras and telemetry gathering services: Copilot, Cortana, Advertising, Recall, Web Experience, Quick Assist, Bing, Bing Wallpaper App, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft OneDrive, Data Sense, Xbox, Desktop Spotlight, Store Engagement, Surface System Telemetry, ETW Collector, PC Manager, Visual Studio Collector Service, Zune

Please note from the above: Microsoft Edge is removed! This means that you will need a different web browser prior to running the tool. I recommend Floorp, which is a fork of Mozilla Firefox.

The below is a list of miscellaneous software also removed by PrivWindoze:

Acer: Care Center, Product Registration, Quick Access, User Experience Improvement Program
Alienware: Command Center
ASUS: AI Suite, Armory Crate, GlideX, Rog Live, Virtual Pet, Turbo LAN, ScreenXpert
Dell: Digital Delivery Service, Data Collector, MyDell, Support Assist, TechHub, Dell Optimizer
Hewlett Packard: JumpStart, Touchpoint Analytics, Custom Cap, Omen Overlay, System Optimizer, TechPulse SmartHealth, One Agent
Intel: Driver and Support Assistant, Analytics
Lenovo: LenovoNow, SHAREit, Vantage, Unified Device Client (UDC), Experience Improvement
Micro-star International (MSI): Dragon Center, Companion, Central
Nvidia: NVTelemetry
RivetNetworks: Killer Analytics
Samsung: Device Care, Quick Search Service, Color Engine
Sony: VAIO Improvement Validation, Battery Power Checker, Control Center

As you may have inferred from the list, these types of software fall into the telemetry gathering, assistant, and companion categories designed to help newer users get acclimated to their devices.

Problems I have with these types of programs:

Invasive – Data collection
Resource intensive – System slowdown due to the constant gathering and transmission of data
Program crashes – Freezing due to poor / inefficient code
Adds additional risk if a software vulnerability is found
Too large / bloated. Requires too much storage space to warrant staying on the system
Not required /unnecessary factor

If you search online, most users are not happy with these programs and are seeking for ways to remove them. Some of these programs even hide themselves from the Programs and Features list, or will contain a grayed out Uninstall button preventing their removal. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

This is where PrivWindoze excels, as it will delete any and all offending programs from the list above in one fell swoop. The program is ideal for those that just want a highly functioning computer, without all the extra added software typically bundled with a store bought PC or laptop.

How to run a scan on your computer:

Download PrivWindoze.exe to your Desktop.
Right-mouse click the saved file and select ‘Run as administrator’ to begin the scan. This step is important, simply double-clicking the file limits permissions required for the tool to be successful at its functions.
It is recommended to temporarily disable your antivirus software so it does not interfere with the scanner. Watch this video if you’d like to understand why antivirus detects unknown, new (or frequently updated), and rarely downloaded software. This tool removes software provided by Microsoft, so it is expected to be consistently detected by Microsoft Windows Defender.
Review the report which is created when the scan is complete. The log file can be found on your desktop or at C: That’s it! The tool removes itself after execution, which is also part of maintaining a clean PC so you don’t have to waste time trying to uninstalling or deleting it afterwards
Screenshots and video demonstrations available:

FEATURES:

Policies scan
Processes closed (non-essential ones)
Registry scan
Task Scheduler scan
AppxPackages scan
Files and Folders scan
Cache cleaning
BitsTransfer Job cleaning
Temporary internet file cleaning
Lists information about programs that have crashed on the system
Event Viewer Logs cleaning

ADDTIONAL INFORMATION

It is a portable program (does not get installed)
A log file is created at C: and the Desktop after it runs so you can review the results: PrivWindoze_[date]_[time].txt
64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11 are supported
The tool can also be run from Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking.
Multiple languages are supported: English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Dutch (Thanks to Maxstar), French, German (Thanks to MKDB), Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish (Thanks to Picasso), Portuguese, Russian (Thanks to Dragokas), Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish.

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