O&O ShutUp10++:Free antispy tool for Windows 10 and 11

1.9.1436 – released October 24, 2023

• NEW: « Copilot » category added
• NEW: « Taskbar » category added
• NEW: « Search » category added
• NEW: Disable the search highlights in the taskbar
• NEW: Disable the Windows Copilot
• NEW: Disable the Copilot button from the taskbar
• NEW: Disable search with AI in search box
• FIX: Reset to factory settings adapted
• FIX: Disable recordings of user activity
• FIX: Disable storing users’ activity history on this device
• FIX: Disable the submission of user activities to Microsoft
• FIX: Disable storage of clipboard history for whole machine
• FIX: Disable the transfer of the clipboard to other devices via the cloud
• FIX: Disable storage of clipboard history for current user
• FIX: Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program
• FIX: Disable backup of text messages into the cloud
• FIX: Disable suggestions in Start
• FIX: Various bug fixes
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1435 – released March 27, 2023

• NEW: Reworked user interface
• NEW: Disable Sidebar in Microsoft Edge
• NEW: Disable Windows Media Player Diagnostics
• FIX: Disable fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen
• FIX: Various bug fixes
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1433 – released October 25, 2022

• NEW: Microsoft Edge settings available for entire machine
• FIX: Corrected text at « Microsoft Edge: Disable saving passwords for websites »
• FIX: The configuration file is no longer saved depending on the file name, but uniformly
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1434 – released October 25, 2022

• FIX: Fixed Microsoft Edge settings permissions detection on some systems
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1433 – released October 25, 2022

• NEW: Microsoft Edge settings available for entire machine
• FIX: Corrected text at « Microsoft Edge: Disable saving passwords for websites »
• FIX: The configuration file is no longer saved depending on the file name, but uniformly
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1432 – released October 20, 2022

• NEW: Support for Windows 11 22H2
• NEW: Splitting the settings for the current user and the entire computer into two tabs
• NEW: Microsoft Edge: Disable saving passwords for websites
• NEW: Microsoft Edge: Disable site safety services for more information about a visited website
• NEW: Microsoft Edge: Disable typosquatting checker for site addresses
• NEW: Possibility to display the ID of the setting for discovery in profiles
• NEW: Improved Windows screen reader app support for the visually impaired
• FIX: Improved display of search results in dark mode
• FIX: Correction of the determined permissions for individual settings
• FIX: Various bug fixes
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1431 – released June 02, 2022

• NEW: Disable diagnostic log collection
• NEW: Disable downloading of OneSettings configuration settings
• FIX: Disable connected experiences in Office
• FIX: Disable connected experiences with content analytics
• FIX: Disable online content downloading for connected experiences
• FIX: Disable optional connected experiences in Office
• FIX: Positioning of the dialog windows centered on the main window
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1430 – released May 31, 2022

• NEW: Disable automatic receipt of updates
• NEW: Disable Microsoft Office surveys
• NEW: Disable feedback to Microsoft
• NEW: Disable Microsoft’s feedback tracking
• NEW: Disable connected experiences in Office
• NEW: Disable connected experiences with content analytics
• NEW: Disable online content downloading for connected experiences
• NEW: Disable optional connected experiences in Office
• NEW: Disable diagnostic data submission
• NEW: Disable participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program
• NEW: Disable the display of LinkedIn information
• FIX: Error when starting High Contrast mode corrected
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1429 – released April 05, 2022

• FIX: Error when starting High Contrast mode corrected
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1428 – released March 31, 2022

• FIX: User-defined language combinations (e.g. display and keyboard language) are now recognized correctly
• FIX: Text rendering of setting descriptions more legible in dark mode
• FIX: Texts ran over the edge of the page for info and short instructions
• FIX: Check mark in menu item when selecting a display mode again is no longer reset
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1427 – released March 29, 2022

• NEW: Disable inline text prediction in mails
• NEW: Disable telemetry for Microsoft Office
• NEW: Disable logging for Microsoft Office Telemetry Agent
• NEW: Disable upload of data for Microsoft Office Telemetry Agent
• NEW: Obfuscate file names when uploading telemetry data
• NEW: Disable installation of PC Health Check
• NEW: Dark Mode revamped
• FIX: Various minor adjustments
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1426 – released November 2, 2021

• NEW: Support for Windows 10 21H2
• NEW: « Do not show again » in the exit dialog
• FIX: Incorrect colors for some buttons fixed
• FIX: Small layout adjustments for Windows 11
• FIX: Typos corrected in some languages
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1425 – released October 12, 2021

• NEW: Disable widgets in Windows Explorer
• NEW: Disable feedback reminders on this device
• NEW: Dark and light modes can be manually activated
• FIX: Disable extension of Windows search with Bing
• FIX: Disable Windows dynamic configuration and update rollouts
• FIX: Settings are only written to the config file (and no longer the INI file)
• FIX: Adjustments to the user interface
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1424 – released October 4, 2021

• NEW: Support for Windows 11
• NEW: Change of application name to « O&O ShutUp10++ »
• NEW: Complete overworked user interface
• NEW: Integration of dark mode (switches automatically depending on Windows settings)
• NEW: Disable Cortana above lock screen
• NEW: Disable shopping assistant in Microsoft Edge
• NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots on this device
• NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots for current user
• NEW: Disable the ability for desktop apps to take screenshots for current user
• NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots without borders on this device
• NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots without borders for current user
• NEW: Disable the ability for desktop apps to take screenshots without margins for current user
• NEW: Disable app access to music libraries on this device
• NEW: Disable app access to music libraries for current user
• NEW: Disable app access to downloads folder on this device
• NEW: Disable app access to downloads folder for current user
• NEW: Disable the standard app for the headset button

1.7.1408 – released February 24, 2020

• NEW: Deactivate automatic saving and filling of credit card data
• NEW: Deactivate the start of Microsoft Edge in the background
• NEW: Deactivate loading of the start and new tab pages in the background
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1407 – released February 11, 2020

• NEW: Output of the parameter description for command line calls extended
• FIX: Use of imported settings via command line were not saved
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1406 – released February 04, 2020

• NEW: Online speech recognition can be deactivated
• NEW: Differentiation of settings according to effect for the entire computer or current users
• NEW: Clipboard deactivation extended
• NEW: Revised access of apps to computer location
• NEW: When creating settings via the menu, the previous settings of the other categories are no longer reset
• FIX: Application of imported settings were not saved
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1405 – released December 06, 2019

• FIX: Application of predefined settings via menu were not saved
• Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1404 – released December 03, 2019

• NEW: Support for Windows 10 1909 (19H2)
• NEW: Category « Activity History and Clipboard » added
• NEW: Disable user activity recordings
• NEW: Disable saving the activity history of users on this device
• NEW: Disable transfer of user activity to Microsoft
• NEW: Deactivate storage of the history of the clipboard
• NEW: Disable transfer of the clipboard to other devices via the cloud
• FIX: Display of menus on touchscreen corrected
• FIX: Adjustments to the HighContrast modes
• Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

Version 1.6.1403 – released September 10, 2019

• NEW: Chinese (simplified) language integrated
• NEW: Search field in task bar can be deactivated (from Windows 10 1903)
• FIX: Deactivating the Bing search is only recommended reservedly, as there are currently problems with Windows search under Windows 10 1903
• FIX: The wording in the English version was changed from passive to active to make it clearer
• Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

Version 1.6.1402 – released Mai 07, 2019

• NEW: Support for Windows 10 1903 (19H1, formerly Redstone 6)
• NEW: Spanish language version integrated
• FIX: Automatic restart on language change works again
• FIX: Double spaces in text removed
• Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian

Version 1.6.1401 – released January 30, 2019

• NEW: Only one entity of O&O ShutUp10 can be started
• FIX: Layout of descriptions when starting as a non-Administrator corrected
• FIX: Description of the saved location for settings corrected
• FIX: Written error in the French version corrected
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

1.6.1400 – released December 18, 2018

• Cortana
  • FIX: Deactivation required rebooting the computer
• Microsoft Edge
  • NEW: Deactivate form suggestions
  • NEW: Disable Cortana in Microsoft Edge
  • NEW: Disable search history display
  • FIX: Disable auto-completion of websites and searches
• Lock screen
  • NEW: Disable notifications on the lock screen
• Various
  • NEW: Disable contacts in the taskbar
• General
  • NEW: Change log can be called up from the Help Menu
  • Diverse Bugfixes, u.a. Schreibfehler
• Verfügbar in Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Italienisch und Russisch

Version 1.6.1399 – released October 4, 2018

• Enhancements and adaptations for Windows 10 1809 Redstone 5 (Build 17763)
• NEW: Command line parameter, to suppress error messages in read-only config files: /ignorereadonlycfg
• Miscellaneous bug fixes, incl. typing errors
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1398 – released July 9, 2018

• NEW: Disable app access to documents (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
• NEW: Disable app access to images (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
• NEU: Disable app access to videos (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
• NEW: Disable app access to the file system (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
• FIX: Use of the factory settings sporadically stopped working
• FIX: Incorrect display of the Windows 10 Edition when Enterprise is installed and licensed for Pro
• User interface adapted
• Bug Fixes: Various small bug fixes
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1397 – released July 5, 2018

• NEW: Blue-Gray color scheme for buttons as a result of many user requests, these can be enabled via a display menu
• NEW: Disable automatic download and updating of maps
• NEW: Disable unwanted network activity on the setting page for offline maps
• NEW: Disable online activation for Key Management Service
• NEW: Extension of settings for shutting off Cortana for Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803 (Build 17134)
• NEW: Error notification when the configuration file can’t be written
• NEW: Version display in error dialogs
• User interface adapted
• Bug Fixes: Various small bug fixes
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1396 – released May 2, 2018

• Adapted for the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803 (Build 17134)
• Fixed issue with finding High Contrast mode on user-defined schemes
• User interface adapted
• Bug Fixes: Various small bug fixes
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1395 – released December 21, 2017

• Coloring in the user interface revamped
• Bugfix for Exception 0x80131501 when starting
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1394 – released November 08, 2017

• New Setting: Disable saving SMS messages to the cloud
• New Setting: Disable network access for OneDrive before log-in
• New Setting: Disable Updates for voice recognition and synthesis
• New Setting: Disable Cloud Search form Cortana
• Bugfix implemented for Exception 0x80004003 when starting under Windows 10 Build 10240
• Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.6.1393 – released October 20, 2017

• Support for high contrast mode revamped and enhanced
• System Restore Points can now be created multiple times consecutively
• « Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program » revamped (now affects local computers, no longer group policies)
• Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.6.1392 – released October 18, 2017

• Bug fix for setting « Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program »
• Bug fix for saving window settings for multiple monitors
• Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.6.1391 – released on October 17, 2017

• Provision for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709 – Redstone 3).
• User interface revamp:
  • Improved display of settings and descriptions
  • Grouping of categories reversible
  • Group by activation status, setting name, category and recommendation grade
  • Save the window position
  • Problems with main window size changes resolved
• Windows system information enhanced.
• New Settings:
  • Deactivate ads in Windows Explorer
  • Deactivate Windows program on user-friendliness
  • Deactivate automatic download of manufacturer applications for devices
• Fixes:
  • Deactivate automatic download of manufacturer applications for devices
  • Enhanced tips on settings that may affect X-BOX usage
  • Small bug fixes
• Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.5.1390 – released on May 09, 2017

• Changing languages now available in the Help Menu
• Adjustments to the UI
• Small bug fixes
• Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.5.1389 – released on April 11, 2017

• Extensions and customization for Windows 10 Creators Update 1703 (Build 15063)
• New Settings:
  • Tracking of app starts
  • Policy for apps to access emails
  • Policy for apps to access contacts
  • Policy for apps to access tasks
  • Policy for apps to access call history
  • Policy for apps to access messages
  • Extension of feedback & diagnostic settings
  • Running apps in the background
  • Disable advertising via Bluetooth
• Portability of application improved
  • Settings are no longer saved in the registry but in an INI file
  • It will be created automatically in the working directory of the application
  • It can be used across computer boundaries by multiple users
• Following errors were fixed:
  • Disabling driver updates corrected
  • Factory settings revised
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian
  • Localizations for new settings descriptions will soon be available in French, Italian, and Russian

Version 1.4.1388 – released on March 21, 2017

• Advanced error management when creating System Restore Points
• Problems with some systems when creating System Restore Points
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.4.1387 – released on March 7, 2017

• Following settings were changed:
  • Setting « Do not display last users on lock screen » was removed as some users had problems accessing their system
• Following errors were fixed:
  • Dialogue boxes were defective in high contrast mode
  • Crash when clicking links where Google Chrome is set as the standard browser
  • Problems detecting some Windows 10 OEM versions
  • Notifications that some settings are managed by the organisation did not disappear after applying factory settings
  • Factory settings revised
• Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.4.1386 – released on December 12, 2016

• New Settings
  • Disable Microsoft from conducting experiments on the system
  • Disable Tips, Tricks und Suggestions while using Windows
  • Disable occasional app suggestions in the Start menu
• When closing, message about Restart after Windows updates
• Bug fixes
  • Restoration point will only be created when changes need to be executed
  • Closing via the file menu now also displays a dialog about restarting the system
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, and Russian
• Language will be automatically selected based on settings in Windows

Version 1.4.1385 – released on November 16, 2016

• New Category « Microsoft Edge »
  • Disable websites saving protected media licenses on my device
  • Disable SmartScreen Filter
  • Disable Flip Ahead
  • Disable Tracking in web
  • Disable suggestions for searches and websites
  • Do not optimize web search results on the task bar for vocal output
• Downgrading the following settings to « critical » because some users had problems logging into Windows when the setting was enabled
  • Don’t show last user on the lock screen
  • Fade-out ID of the logged-in user on the lock screen
• Available in German, English, French, Italian, and Russian
• Language will be automatically selected based on settings in Windows
• Minor bug fixes

Version 1.4.1384 – released on November 1, 2016

• New category « Lock Screen »
  • Advertizements on the lock screen can be deactivated
  • Windows Spotlight can be deactivated
  • Do not display the last user on the lock screen
  • Hide identification of the logged-in user on the lock screen
• Further enhancements for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
• Dreating system restore points revamped
• False file name in French version corrected
• Small bug fixes

Version 1.4.1383 – released on August 16, 2016

• O&O ShutUp10 is no longer a ZIP that has to be unpacked, but just one single executable file that can be started without installation
• Now supports high contrast mode
• Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1359 – released on August 10, 2016

• Compatibility with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607 Redstone 1)
  • Wi-Fi-Sense is no longer offered, so deactivating this function is now obsolete
  • Various group policies were changed according to their validity, which so far has had no impact on O&O ShutUp10
  • Cortana can no longer be deactivated over Windows settings: O&O ShutUp10 can still do this ;-)
• • Deactivation of OneDrive is no longer recommended with limitations, rather it is no longer recommended
  • Some customers use OneDrive for data images so that a deactivation means they no longer have access to important functions
  • To avoid deactivating in error, we have updated the recommendation level to “not recommended”
• Tooltips explain the meaning of the icons for recommendation levels
• The Info page now also displays the Windows 10 Version (Threshold 1, Threshold 2 and Redstone 1) to improve communication with our Support Team
• Various bug fixes

Version 1.3.1358 – released on June 14, 2016

• The command line option « /quiet » was not being correctly considered during import
• New option « /nosrp » prevents creation of System Restore Points (SRP)
  • This applies to import over a command line, particularly combined with the option « /quiet »
  • The option also applies to starting the application normally, so that no SRPS are created
• Various small Bug fixes

Version 1.3.1357 – released on May 30, 2016

• New status display when creating system restore points
• Dialog box when new start required after closing O&O ShutUp10
• Creation of system restore points revamped
• Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1356 – released on March 10, 2016

• Deferring Upgrades no longer resets security updates
• Advanced exception handling has been integrated
  • Starting O&O ShutUp10 under the German Windows 10 Insider Build 14279 causes the German version of O&O ShutUp10 to crash.
  • This also affects other applications from other manufacturers.
  • Workaround: Start OOSU10.EXE over a command line using the parameter « /lang:en » to load the English version.
• Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1355 – released on February 20, 2016

• Option to deactivate the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI)
• Option to deactivate WiFi Sense for current and/or all users
• SmartScreen Filter settings adapted and description corrected
• Various grammatical errors in the english version corrected
• Executable file modified
• Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1354 – released on November 11, 2016

• Changes between two starts of O&O ShutUp10 (e.g. due to Windows Updates or manual changes) are recognized and displayed: users can choose whether to adopt or reverse these changes
• Changes are stored in the Registry under HKCU\SOFTWARE\O&O\O&O ShutUp10\1.3
• All links are now converted to SSL
• Subtle revamp of the UI
• Small Bug fixes
• Copyright extended to 2016

Version 1.2.1353 – released on December 2, 2015

• Italian as new language integrated (next to German, English, Russian and French)
• Settings changed while loading an admin profile in user mode are now counted correctly
• Settings can now be correctly exported in user mode
• « Skype » removed from the apps settings because it is not available as app

Version 1.2.1352 – released on November 18, 2015

• French language version integrated (next to German, English and Russian)
• Broken switches corrected
• Minor corrections

Version 1.2.1351 – released on November 16, 2015

• Russian language version integrated (next to English and German)
• Modifying multiple settings over the action menu now takes into account the user’s privileges
• Display of settings for users with no administrative privileges is automatically deactivated
• The GUI window size can now be freely adjusted
• Multiple minor corrections

Version 1.2.1350 – released on November 6, 2015

• Some users experienced problems on their systems while loading the resources; this issue has been fixed with this version

Version 1.2.1349 – released on November 3, 2015

• Starting the application and defining settings now possible as a non-administrator
• New settings for Windows Defender and Microsoft SpyNet
• Importing settings now possible over a command line
• Short instructions expanded
• Applications is now a single executable file (was previously a ZIP directory)
• Small improvements to the user interface

Version 1.1.1348 – released on October 7, 2015

• New Cortana settings added
• A notice will be shown should creation of restore points be disabled
• FIX: Minor bug fixes

Version 1.1.1347 – released on September 28, 2015

• Synchronization with Windows accounts is now possible
• A Cortana setting was moved as a result of synchronization (Synchronization of language settings)
• Graphic interface revised
• FIX: Minor bug fixes

Version 1.1.1346 – released on September 18, 2015

• NEW: Import and Export of settings possible
• NEW: Import possible via Scripting
• NEW: Simultaneous scan of settings and their descriptions
• NEW: Optically highlighting search results
• FIX: « Sensors for locating the system and its orientation » downgraded to somewhat recommended because activation of a Tablet’s orientation is no longer recognized and might result in problems.
• FIX: Minor bug fixes

Version 1.0.1345 – released on September 4, 2015

• New Short Guide available in Help menu
• New category for the personal assistant Cortana
• Various options for settings
• Revised filter features
• Minor errors corrected

Version 1.0.1344 – released on August 27, 2015

• Deactivation of WiFi Sense for contacts (pass on over facebook, Skype etc)
• Deactivation of error reports for handwriting input (Tablets)
• Advanced deactivation of location functionality
• Deactivation of script function in location
• Improved recognition of own settings
• Spelling and translation corrections
• Graphic display revamped

Version 1.0.1343 – released on August 24, 2015

• Notice regarding a required new start when system settings are changed
• More settings added
• Small Bug fixes

Version 1.0.1342 – released on August 21, 2015

• „Deactivating Windows Update“ has been enhanced and takes the service into account (particularly important for Windows 10 Home Edition)
• Settings Error corrected
• Search is no longer case sensitive

Version 1.0.1341 – released on August 19, 2015

• Explanations of the button functions in main display enhanced
• Notes on the individual settings explanations enhanced
• Grammatical text errors corrected

Version 1.0.1337 – released on August 18, 2015

• First public release