Portable Win10 Spy Disabler

The way Windows 10 is configured to handle private user data has become a controversial topic even before the official launch of the latest iteration of Microsoft’s operating system. Telemetry features have been criticized by many, as the software giant is suspected of spying on its users. As a consequence, more and more applications that modify the default security settings in Windows 10 have been released, some better than others. One example is Portable Win10 Spy Disabler.

Portable Win10 Spy Disabler is a special edition of Win10 Spy Disabler that does not require installation. Simply unpack the downloaded archive and double click on the executable file to launch it.

Its interface comprises the privacy and system settings this application can tamper with, alongside a set of buttons that offer one-click access to the most important system areas, such as the task manager, the registry editor, the Windows firewall, the hosts file, the Services, the system restore window, and more.

As for the privacy tweaks that Portable Win10 Spy Disabler targets, you can use it to quickly disable the so-called ‘spying’ services and scheduled tasks that gather user data and send it to Microsoft, automatically block telemetry hosts and disable the telemetry features in Office, or uninstall the default Windows 10 apps.

Moreover, this small app can clean the history files in Internet Explorer, disable recent files and folders, and the list does not end here. It can make all hidden files visible and bundles options for disabling certain services. It can also be used for deactivating remote assistance in Windows, prevent 16-bit apps from launching and more. Unfortunately, no matter the choice you make, a restart is required for the changes to take effect.

While not as feature-rich as other similar applications out there, Portable Win10 Spy Disabler encompasses a set of options that can serve you right if you are sceptic about the privacy policy of Windows 10. It promises to disable the tracking capabilities of Windows 10 and protect your privacy, but its efficiency is not 100% trustworthy.