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W10Privacy
W10Privacy provides a Windows tool for adjusting operating system privacy settings, with guidance on its configurable options.
About W10Privacy
W10Privacy is a Windows program that displays available privacy and data-protection settings relatively clearly and lets users set desired options, avoiding searches through countless menus. Its primary focus is Windows 10/11 and its apps such as the Edge browser, with Windows 8.1 features possible in future expansion. The software is described as still in an early development phase.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Displays available privacy settings relatively clearly
- Sets desired privacy options when requested
- Includes settings for apps such as Edge
- Saves settings to a backup file for later restore
Best for: Windows 10 and 11 users who want a clearer overview of privacy settings without searching countless menus.
Watch out for
- Activating telemetry firewall rules can block Skype, OneDrive, Bing, Office 365, Windows Store and other Microsoft services
- Uninstalled system apps cannot be reinstalled by restoring settings
W10Privacy at a glance
- Website
- w10privacy.de/english-home
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Privacy Guides
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- German
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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W10Privacy FAQ
Which operating systems can W10Privacy be used on?
It was developed for Windows 10 and is compatible with Windows 11. Many settings are also usable on Windows 7 and Windows 8, and since version 2.6.0.0 it can also be used on Windows Server 2012R2 and 2016 with only basic functionality tested.
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