Windows 10 is already with us, and its reception has been positive, but some details remain unresolved, including privacy. Microsoft has repeatedly stressed that it manages collected information responsibly, but many users do not approve of such collection. The new program Ashampoo AntiSpy allows you to control with greater precision the functions that share data, presenting more than thirty options.
The privacy conflicts in Windows 10 have led to interesting debates on the Web. In addition to highlighting similar practices by other companies (Siri's always-on on the new iPhones is a good example), users ask why Microsoft needs to do something like this. The technical reasons are quite solid in certain cases. Cortana must know some details about us, or else it couldn't perform even the most basic tasks. On the other hand, we find users with a zero tolerance view. All that collection and telemetry sending is not essential for the operating system's functioning and should be disabled. Microsoft allows this up to a certain point, however, over time, guides and programs emerged that dig a little deeper.
One of them is Ashampoo AntiSpy. With more than thirty options in its interface, this software should be able to disable or cancel most of the most questioned functions. WiFi Sense, advertising ID, Cortana, App Telemetry, Inventory Service, geolocation, feedback, and access to components like camera and microphone are part of this extensive list. Ashampoo AntiSpy also offers a series of recommended settings, so that the user is not forced to experiment with each parameter, and if something goes wrong, the program creates a restore point to return to the previous state.
Once all settings are applied, it is suggested to restart the computer, but if some options resist being modified, there is nothing to worry about. There are elements that cannot be fully disabled and will require more drastic actions, or alternatively, reaching a compromise. This is a good time to remember that many collection functions are nullified if you use a local account.
