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The Do not prelaunch SearchUI and ShellExperienceHost processes option doesn't do anything. I have the option checked on and the processes stay in the task manager and if I manually terminate them they just come right back.
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Added useful software/scripts section.
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Converted tomasz86's OneDrive uinstaller into an runnable script as well as added an automated services & schedules tasks command script.
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Holy crap. I know it's necessary, but man, talk about going nuclear.
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The Use libraries; hide folders from This PC options hides personal links (Documents, Videos, Pictures) on StartIsBack++ and doesn't even hide the folders from This PC.
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I hope we're getting close to a stable release. I can't wait to try it on Windows 10.
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Interesting to see the expansion of the hosts list, including some nameless IP addresses in there now. I'd have loved to see some comments on those entries describing where they go
I reflected as many IPs into hostnames as possible with nslookup. A server failure, A non-existent host, and a timeout are why the 3 remain. If there were any comments about the nameless IPs it wasn't in the Reddit thread this post started from.
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Expanded telemetry list and added overkill list.
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Suggest using 0.0.0.0 instead of 127.0.0.1 on each entry in the hosts file you want to abort.
Huh. That's what Unchecky uses as well. What's the difference between 0.0.0.0 and 127.0.0.1?
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First, credit where is credit is due. I originally found this posted in /r/Windows10 by /u/C-Ron. I'm reposting this here for the people that don't browse Reddit so they can benefit from it.
Link to reddit post that contains original guide text (as recommended by Tripredacus)
First Time SetupSpoiler- Do not use Express Settings. Hit Customize, and make sure everything is turned off.
- It's strongly recommended that you use a local account with Windows 10.
Settings AppSpoiler- Head to Start > Settings > Privacy, and disable everything, unless there are some things you really need.
- While within the Privacy page, go to Feedback, select Never in the first box, and Basic in the second box.
- Head to Settings > Update and Security > Advanced Options > Choose how updates are delivered, and turn the first switch off.
- Disable Cortana by clicking the Search bar/icon.
- (Optional) Disable web search in Search by going to Settings, and turning off Search online and include web results.
- Change the name of your PC by going to Start (or hitting the Windows key), typing About PC, and clicking Rename PC.
Scheduled TasksSpoilerOpen up the Command Prompt by launching cmd as an administrator, and enter the following:
sc delete DiagTracksc sc delete dmwappushserviceecho echo "" > C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Diagnosis\ETLLogs\AutoLogger\AutoLogger-Diagtrack-Listener.etl echo y|cacls C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Diagnosis\ETLLogs\AutoLogger\AutoLogger-Diagtrack-Listener.etl /d SYSTEMHere's a list of tasks to delete courtesy of Technie007. You need to go into Task Scheduler to delete them.
Microsoft -> Windows -> Application Experience -> Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser Microsoft -> Windows -> Application Experience -> ProgramDataUpdater Microsoft -> Windows -> Autochk -> Proxy Microsoft -> Windows -> Customer Experience Improvement Program -> Consolidator Microsoft -> Windows -> Customer Experience Improvement Program -> KernelCeipTask Microsoft -> Windows -> Customer Experience Improvement Program -> UsbCeip Microsoft -> Windows -> DiskDiagnostic -> Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector Microsoft -> Windows -> PI -> Sqm-Tasks Microsoft -> Windows -> Power Efficiency Diagnostics -> AnalyzeSystem Microsoft -> Windows -> Windows Error Reporting -> QueueReportingOr use this command script to do everything automatically. You will have to accept a UAC prompt if you have it turned on because it auto elevates itself.
Group Policy EditorSpoilerHow to get the Group Policy Editor on Home version: https://www.itechtics.com/enable-gpedit-windows-10-home/
Open up the Group Policy Editor by launching gpedit.msc as an administrator and make the following changes:
- Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds. Double click Telemetry, hit Enabled, set the value to 0 and click apply. It's counter-intuitive, I know, but that is actual way to do it. Proof
NOTE: This only works in the Enterprise edition, but the final step provides a decent enough workaround for Pro users.
- Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive, double click Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage, hit Enabled, then apply.
- Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender, double click Turn Off Windows Defender, hit Enabled, then apply.
Registry EditorSpoilerNOTE: Taking ownership of the keys may be required. This tool will allow you to do that.
Value Changes
Open up the Registry Editor by launching regedit as an administrator. Go through and make the following changes:- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection, select AllowTelemetry, change its value to 0, then apply.
If any of the referenced keys don't exist then create them with the above values.
Deletions
Open up the Registry Editor by launching regedit as an administrator. Go through and delete the following keys and/or values:- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\AutoLogger\AutoLogger-Diagtrack-Listener
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\AutoLogger\SQMLogger
Hosts FileSpoilerFirst, download the Take Ownership tweak and enable it. Then, head to the Hosts File by going through C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc, take ownership of the hosts file, and add the following IPs into it:
NOTE: If you add these domains manually and then use DWS_Lite you will end up with duplicate domains. Use HostMan to remove the duplicates.
Spoiler0.0.0.0 a-0001.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0002.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0003.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0004.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0005.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0006.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0007.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0008.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a-0009.a-msedge.net
0.0.0.0 a.ads1.msn.com
0.0.0.0 a.ads2.msn.com
0.0.0.0 a.ads2.msads.net
0.0.0.0 a.rad.msn.com
0.0.0.0 ac3.msn.com
0.0.0.0 ad.doubleclick.net
0.0.0.0 ads.msn.com
0.0.0.0 ads1.msn.com
0.0.0.0 ads1.msads.net
0.0.0.0 adnexus.net
0.0.0.0 adnxs.com
0.0.0.0 aidps.atdmt.com
0.0.0.0 aka-cdn-ns.adtech.de
0.0.0.0 apps.skype.com
0.0.0.0 az361816.vo.msecnd.net
0.0.0.0 az512334.vo.msecnd.net
0.0.0.0 b.ads1.msn.com
0.0.0.0 b.ads2.msads.net
0.0.0.0 b.rad.msn.com
0.0.0.0 bs.serving-sys.com
0.0.0.0 c.atdmt.com
0.0.0.0 c.msn.com
0.0.0.0 cdn.atdmt.com
0.0.0.0 cds26.ams9.msecn.net
0.0.0.0 choice.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 choice.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 compatexchange.cloudapp.net
0.0.0.0 corpext.msitadfs.glbdns2.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 cdnjs.cloudflare.com.cdn.cloudflare.net
0.0.0.0 cs1.wpc.v0cdn.net
0.0.0.0 cdp1.public-trust.com
0.0.0.0 corp.sts.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 db3aqu.atdmt.com
0.0.0.0 df.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 diagnostics.support.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 e2835.dspb.akamaiedge.net
0.0.0.0 e8218.ce.akamaiedge.net
0.0.0.0 e7341.g.akamaiedge.net
0.0.0.0 e7502.ce.akamaiedge.net
0.0.0.0 ec.atdmt.com
0.0.0.0 feedback.windows.com
0.0.0.0 feedback.microsoft-hohm.com
0.0.0.0 feedback.search.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 fe2.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 fe2.ws.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 flex.msn.com
0.0.0.0 g.msn.com
0.0.0.0 h1.msn.com
0.0.0.0 hostedocsp.globalsign.com
0.0.0.0 i1.services.social.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 li581-132.members.linode.com
0.0.0.0 lb1.www.ms.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 live.rads.msn.com
0.0.0.0 m.adnxs.com
0.0.0.0 m.hotmail.com
0.0.0.0 msedge.net
0.0.0.0 msftncsi.com
0.0.0.0 msnbot-65-55-108-23.search.msn.com
0.0.0.0 msntest.serving-sys.com
0.0.0.0 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 pre.footprintpredict.com
0.0.0.0 preview.msn.com
0.0.0.0 pricelist.skype.com
0.0.0.0 rad.live.com
0.0.0.0 rad.msn.com
0.0.0.0 redir.metaservices.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 s.gateway.messenger.live.com
0.0.0.0 schemas.microsoft.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 schemas.microsoft.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 secure.adnxs.com
0.0.0.0 secure.flashtalking.com
0.0.0.0 services.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 settings-win.data.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 settings-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 sls.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 sO.2mdn.net
0.0.0.0 sqm.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 static.2mdn.net
0.0.0.0 statsfe2.ws.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 statsfe2.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 survey.watson.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 telemetry.appex.bing.net
0.0.0.0 telemetry.appex.bing.net:443
0.0.0.0 telemetry.urs.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 ui.skype.com
0.0.0.0 view.atdmt.com
0.0.0.0 vortex-bn2.metron.live.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 vortex-cy2.metron.live.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 vortex.data.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
0.0.0.0 wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 watson.ppe.telemetry.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 watson.live.com
0.0.0.0 watson.microsoft.com
0.0.0.0 www.go.microsoft.akadns.net
0.0.0.0 www.msftncsi.com
0.0.0.0 65.39.117.230
0.0.0.0 134.170.30.202
0.0.0.0 137.116.81.24
Or continue to the pastebin link. Doesn't matter to me. And if you want, click here for a hosts file that is complete and total overkill. From what I can tell, it's a list of every Microsoft domain known to man merged with the MVPS domain list.
Useful Software/Scripts/Forum ThreadsSpoilerDestroy Windows 10 Spying
FOSS created by @Nummer hosted on Github. It's quite effective at cutting out unnecessary data collection and metro crapware.
Windows Update MiniTool
An alternative way to update Windows created by stupid user from Ru-Board. It can configure your automatic update settings, has an offline mode, and other features. You will never have to use the Settings version of Windows Updates if you use this.
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/64939-Windows-Update-MiniTool (English Re-host. Requires registration.)
http://forum.ru-board.com/topic.cgi?forum=5&topic=48142#2 (stupid uer's original thread.)
TinyWall
A free, lightweight, easy-to-use front end for the Windows Firewall. It requires no configuration as it blocks all outgoing connections unless explicitly whitelist it by default. However, you may want to set it to always run as admin to prevent a privilege arms race.
Windows Firewall Configuration - Truly Block EVERYTHING...
If you still want to use a deny-by-default approach with Windows Firewall, but don't want to use TinyWall you can follow a guide posted by CODYQX4 on the My Digital Life Forums. It uses Windows Firewall Control, another front end for Windows Firewall.
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/64640-Windows-Firewall-Configuration-Truly-Block-EVERYTHING
HostsMan
A simple, free hosts file manager with a built-in editor and updater (no need for notepad). It can subscribe to several hosts file lists simultaneously that are automatically updated when a new version is released. It can also scan the hosts file for errors, duplicates and possible hijacks.
http://www.abelhadigital.com/hostsman
OneDrive Uninstaller
Run this script to completely uninstall OneDrive from your machine. Link.
Also please remember this is not an exhaustive list so feel free to post things that can improve this post an I'll add it to this post and credit you.Lastly, to paraphrase NoelC: try things for yourself. Keep good notes on what you do, on what works, and save original files. The knowledge gained from the experience of seeing how things work is invaluable.
7/29/15: Changed IPs to 0.0.0.0 as recommended by NoelC.
7/31/15: Expanded telemetry list and added overkill, nuke-from-orbit list.
7/31/15: Reformatted the OP, reflected as many IPs as possible into hostnames, added Techie007's post to the relevant sections, and added gpedit.msc fix for Home users.
8/3/15: Added tomasz86's OneDrive uinstaller and automated services & scheduled tasks command script.
8/5/15: Added useful software/scripts section.
1/9/16: Renamed useful software/scripts to useful software/scripts/forum threads and added stuff to it.
6/26/16: Reformatted to be readable with the new forum software.15 -
I hate this new We Have Control, Do Not Attempt To Adjust Your Set approach by Microsoft.
Ditto, but we are the minority unfortunately.
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How did you disable Cortana, Noel? I have every setting that I can find disabled and it's still in Task Manager.
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Downloaded the MSDN Enterprise version ISO, but I don't see way to screen updates the way you could in Windows 7 like they said you could in Enterprise. Unless it's some obscure, buried setting which, knowing Microsoft's track record, it probably is. Or they just lied through their teeth and no version can screen updates. That's a possibility too.
And I'm not talking about the utility that they put out their after the Nvidia driver debacle. Microsoft talked up the Enterprise version as the only version that could screen updates with an external solution.
The VM I installed it on is also very laggy and sluggish. It frequently gets to point where I have force reset the VM just to able do things again. Definitely not a very rosy experience so far.
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The KB article explicitly states that it's only temporary. I don't see how this changes anything. You're still only delaying the updates. You're still only changing the when not the if. I think I'll install the Enterprise version and just not deal with this.
An add-on to replace a removed feature... how original.
They're covering their butts. They thought people would take it lying down, but they were wrong and had to scramble.
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Why, for example, should my desktop be slower today on Win 8.1 than 2 years ago on Win 7?
Because Microsoft forgot how make operating systems after Windows 7 and is now just coasting on their market and usage share dominance. I would be completely unsurprised if 7 goes through an XP style holdout considering how much work needs to be put into 10 just to make it useable.
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Also, some claim DirectX 12 will make gaming better. I'm no expert on that.
The only thing that's really not an incremental improvement would probably be the apparent ability to stack VRAM.
Example: You have GTX 980 Ti's in SLI. Normally the machine only sees 6 GB of VRAM because each card is using its own VRAM. However, with DX12 this would become 12 GB of VRAM... apparently.
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OMG!!! The benefits are so many they are impossible to list. Beginning with boot time, start menu, modern apps, and going way beyond. Simply the absolutely best OS I have ever used.
The Microsoft shill is strong with this one
The boot time "improvements" are because of Hybrid Start which doesn't ever shut your computer off. It never clears the RAM. It's a glorified hibernate. So of course it's going to be faster. You're not cold booting. You're only ever warm booting after that first initial startup. The start menu is infected with Metro. Lastly, what exactly are the benefits of Metro in general? No it's okay, I'll wait.
If there are any good things about Windows 10, they're under-the-hood. where the average user will never see or even know about any such things.
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What the actual fuck Microsoft?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/06/26/free-windows-10-upgrades-danger/
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From a quick Google search it seems to geared more to IT pros than consumers.
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I wouldn't trust Microsoft promises. They also promised that Win10 will be designed according to user's feedback and they have done completely opposite thing.
It is designed according to user feedback. The complacent yes-men feedback.
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I'm waiting to use Aero Glass until RTM is out. Too many builds recently, 10166 just came out,
Ditto for me as well and that might be BM's strategy as well. Waiting for RTM gives him a static platform to work from as opposed to the TP which is constantly in flux.
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O.O
Nice job. I will be all over this upon commercial release. That's one down now I just need OldNewExplorer and AeroGlass updated to Windows 10 then I will consider using it.
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So I compiled all the updates listed in the first post into a list that I saved in notepad for offline viewing. Is this all of the updates that I need to remove?
edit: Thanks to dencorso for the list.
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StartIsBack++ 2.9
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Yes. Same result. Zombie processes that are ignorant of the setting and will resurrect themselves right after they are manually terminated via Task Manager.