https://github.com/Carlmundo/W10-Cleanser

Remove advertising, disable data collection, annoying notifications, default apps and more. Ideal for fresh installs of Windows 10 and those looking to purify their current installation.
https://github.com/Carlmundo/W10-Cleanser

batch-script cleanup powershell-script registry-scripts utility windows-10

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Remove advertising, disable data collection, annoying notifications, default apps and more. Ideal for fresh installs of Windows 10 and those looking to purify their current installation.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/Carlmundo/W10-Cleanser
• Owner: Carlmundo
• Created: 2017-05-18T22:56:28.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2022-01-19T16:36:07.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-16T11:14:19.782Z (7 months ago)
• Topics: batch-script, cleanup, powershell-script, registry-scripts, utility, windows-10
• Language: PowerShell
• Size: 29.3 KB
• Stars: 43
• Watchers: 4
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
Windows 10 Cleanser



  Remove advertising, disable data collection, annoying notifications, default apps and more. Ideal for fresh installs of Windows 10 and those looking to purify their current installation.





  Download





Once downloaded, extract the zip file and run the "Start" file to automatically cleanse.

Disables the following:



	
Tracking services

	
Promotional and unwanted apps that are installed without consent

	
Suggested apps in the Start Menu

	
Advertising in File Explorer

	
Telemetry data collection

	
Advertising ID used to show relevant adverts

	
Cortana and her data collection

	
Bing search in Start Menu

	
Notifications of Windows tips, tricks and suggestions

	
Windows Experience popup that appears after updates and from time to time

	
Notifications asking for Windows feedback

	
Windows Defender's automatic sample submission

	
Location services



Other changes made:



Windows Update will now only use peer to peer connections on the local network