DoNotSpy11 Changelog

What's new in DoNotSpy11 1.2.0.0

Oct 31, 2023
  • General: Added Support for Windows 11 23H2 (Moment 4)
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Compose for Writing on the Web
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Discover Access to Page Contents
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Related Matches in Find on Page
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Text Prediction
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Thumbnail Images for Browsing History
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Windows Indexer Access to Local Browsing Data
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Autocorrection of Misspelled Words
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Copilot
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Highlighting of Misspelled Words
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Taskbar Copilot Button
  • Tweak added: Start: Do Not Show Account-Related Notifications
  • Tweak added: Start: Do Not Show Recently Added Apps
  • Tweak updated: Edge: Disable Search Suggestions (now set as mandatory policy instead of recommended policy)
  • Tweak updated: Edge: Disable Shopping (now set as mandatory policy instead of recommended policy)
  • Tweak updated: Edge: Disable Suggestion of Similar Pages (now set as mandatory policy instead of recommended policy)
  • Tweak updated: Edge: Disable Synchronization of Data (now set as mandatory policy instead of recommended policy)
  • Tweak updated: Privacy: Disable Facts, Tips, Ticks and More on your Lock Screen
  • Tweak updated: Privacy: Disable SmartScreen-Filter for URLs

New in DoNotSpy11 1.1.0.2 (Jul 30, 2023)

  • General: Some tweaks were missing and have been recovered
  • Tweak recovered: Search: Disable and Reset Cortana
  • Tweak recovered: Search: Disable Web Search
  • Tweak recovered: Advertising: Disable and Reset Advertising ID
  • Tweak recovered: Privacy: Disable OneDrive
  • Tweak recovered: Updates: Disable Automatic Driver Update
  • Tweak recovered: Apps: Disable Background Applications
  • Tweak recovered: Privacy: Disable Notifications on the Lock Screen
  • Tweak recovered: Privacy: Disable Share Across Devices
  • Tweak recovered: Updates: Disable Windows Update Sharing
  • Tweak recovered: Search: Disable Web Search
  • Tweak recovered: Privacy: Disable Telemetry
  • Tweak recovered: Advertising: Disable Suggested Content in the Settings App

New in DoNotSpy11 1.1.0.1 (May 27, 2023)

  • General: Added Support for Windows 11 22H2 (Moment 3)
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Adobe Acrobat Subscription Button on PDF Viewer
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable All Background Types for the New Tab Page Layout
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Recommendations and Browser Assistance Notifications
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Tab Services
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Quick Links on the New Tab Page
  • Tweak added: Start: Disable Recommendations for Tips, Shortcuts, New Apps (from build 22624)

New in DoNotSpy11 1.1.0.0 (Apr 7, 2023)

  • General: Added Support for Windows 11 22H2 (Moment 2)
  • General: Added Support for Windows 10 22H2 (19045)
  • General: All policies are removed when disabled to make sure that their default applies
  • Edge (Chromium): Disabled policies are now removed to prevent “Edge is managed by your organization” warnings
  • Tweak updated: Privacy: Disable Display of microsoft.com Files in Explorer (from build 22572)
  • Tweak added: Apps: Disable Continue Experiences
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Discover Bar
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Follow Service
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Hubs Sidebar
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Microsoft News Content on the New Tab Page
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Microsoft Rewards Experiences
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Microsoft Search in Bing Suggestions in the Address Bar
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Personalization of Ads, Search and News
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Resolution of Navigation Errors Using a Web Service
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Speech Recognition
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Suggestions From Local Providers
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Telemetry
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable Top Sites From the New Tab Page
  • Tweak added: Edge: Disable User Feedback
  • Tweak added: Edge: Enable Online OCSP/CRL Checks
  • Tweak added: Edge: Prevent Websites From Querying for Available Payment Methods
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Connected Experiences
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Help Improve Proofing Tools
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Logging in Outlook
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Logging in Word
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable OneDrive Sign In
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Opt-in Wizard on First Run
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Option to Include Screenshots and Attachments in Feedback
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Small Updates to Improve Reliability
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Agent Logging
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Agent Uploads
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Access solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Application-specific add-ins)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Apps for Office)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (COM add-ins)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Excel solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Microsoft Outlook solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Office document files)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Office template files)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (OneNote solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (PowerPoint solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Project solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Publisher solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Visio solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry Dashboard (Word solutions)
  • Tweak added: Office: Enable File Obfuscation in Telemetry Agent
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Advanced Gaming Services
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Clipboard Synchronization Across Devices
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Device Usage (Business)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Device Usage (Creativity)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Device Usage (Entertainment)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Device Usage (Family)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Device Usage (Gaming)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Device Usage (School)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Remote Assistance Connections to This Computer
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Taskbar Chat Button

New in DoNotSpy11 1.0.0.0 (May 31, 2022)

  • initial release based on DoNotSpy10 5.3.0.0
  • General: Added Support for Windows 11 22H2 (22621)
  • General: Added Support for Windows 11 21H2 (22000)
  • General: Added Support for Windows 10 21H2 (19044)
  • General: Added Support for Microsoft Office
  • General: Urls in tweak descriptions can be clicked
  • Bugfix: Tweaks were not saved if user chose to enable system restore
  • Tweak added: Advertising: Disable “Meet Now” (from build 19043)
  • Tweak added: Advertising: Disable News and Interests (from build 19044)
  • Tweak added: Apps: Prevent Apps From Taking Screenshots (from build 19044)
  • Tweak added: Apps: Disable App Access to Downloads Folder (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Apps: Disable App Access to Music Library (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Apps: Disable Screenshot Border Settings (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Cloud Consumer Account State Content (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable OneSettings Downloads (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Widgets (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Limit Diagnostic Log Collection (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Limit Dump Collection (Windows 11)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Turn off Microsoft Consumer Experiences (Windows 10)
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable First Run Movie
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Customer Experience Improvement Program
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Feedback
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Sending Personal Information
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Telemetry
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Connected Experiences That Analyze Content
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Connected Experiences That Download Online Content
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable Additional Optional Connected Experiences
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable In-Product Surveys
  • Tweak added: Office: Block Signing Into Office
  • Tweak added: Office: Disable LinkedIn Features
  • Tweak added: Search: Disable Highlights (from build 22572)
  • Tweak added: Apps: Disable Location Override (from build 22572)
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Windows Spotlight on Desktop
  • Tweak added: Privacy: Disable Display of office.com Files in Explorer (from build 22572)
  • Tweak updated: Privacy: Disable Facts, Tips, Ticks and More on your Lock Screen