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Disable OneDrive file sharing inside Windows.

Disable automatic Windows driver updates.

Control when present location information is given out via sensor feedback.

Keep diagnostic data private from the rest of the system.

Prevent certain apps from being able to access the internet.

Prevent user data from being passed to other applications and used without the user's consent.

It is all very well thought out and presented nicely. There are neat little sliders to turn options on or off. The interface is very slick and easy to figure out. The software is not designed for earlier versions of Windows OS and will reject any installation on either Windows versions. There was no adware, toolbars, spyware or malware included with the setup package. The installation completed without any issues. This is usually not possible by manually configuring Windows 10. In this way, it is possible to get specific about which Windows features are acceptable and which should be turned off.

The user can enable/disable features via toggles. This will be most welcome for users who often don't see the need for a particular app to be able to “call out” to a web server when it is unclear why they should need to or what information is being potentially shared with the developer. With ShutUp, Windows 10 users can lock out these features to mitigate any security concerns they may have about them.Īpps can be blocked from having access to either a wireless connection or another connected device like a printer. Wi-Fi Sense can help to share protected Wi-Fi connections (but not actual passwords) with applications like Facebook and Skype via contact information and the Wi-Fi password is stored on a Microsoft-owned server.

The operating system includes the Steps Recorder which is a keystroke logger that can log key strokes and take screen shots of user' activities. When it comes to security, Windows 10 comes with an overly-friendly sharing policy. ShutUp10 is a security application designed for Windows 10 which aims to provide a granular control level for system administrators and other concerned computer users.