Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11

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Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11


https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/privacy_blocker.html

https://github.com/oqullcan/Privacy-Blocker

oqullcan
https://github.com/oqullcan

Author: oğulcan
Date: 06/07/2024
Size: 706 KB
License: Open Source
Requires: 11|10


Privacy Blocker is a custom-built PowerShell script that aims to boost your privacy and security by effectively blocking telemetry data and specific IP addresses. This script helps prevent the collection and transmission of sensitive data, giving you greater control over your digital privacy.

Block Telemetry and Tracking Domains
Privacy Blocker is an easy-to-use tool that provides a simple solution for blocking various telemetry and tracking domains. By running a single PowerShell command as an administrator, the tool automatically adds entries to your host file, enhancing your privacy and security. This straightforward process effectively prevents unwanted data collection and tracking, giving you more control over your online activities.



Usage
Open PowerShell with administrator privileges, then run the script using the following command:

irm "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oqullcan/Privacy-Blocker/main/PrivacyBlocker.ps1" | iex

Enter




Descriptions Provided
As Privacy Blocker runs, you will see precisely what it is doing. It also shows you any failed actions, which are highlighted in red. The script provides a streamlined method for blocking designated domains by efficiently managing and refreshing the hosts file on your system. This action effectively prohibits your computer from establishing connections with these specific domains, thereby enhancing the protection of your data against potentially intrusive trackers.

IPv4 and IPv6 Supported
Privacy Blocker supports IPv4 and IPv6 entries, effectively blocking domains regardless of their IP version. This comprehensive feature offers robust protection against a wide range of trackers, ensuring enhanced user privacy and security.

Layered Protection
Privacy Blocker additionally uses the Windows Firewall to block specified IP addresses, ensuring that even if a domain tries to bypass the host's file, it will still be blocked by the firewall, further enhancing your overall security.

Privacy Blocker Features:

Cleans and updates the hosts file to block specified domains.
Supports both IPv4 (0.0.0.0.0) and IPv6 (::1) entries to block domains.
Blocks specified IP addresses using Windows Firewall.
Includes comments for each blocked entry for easy identification.






Important! If your hosts have add many block list include before. Please backup your hosts file somewhere to keep safe!

C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\etc\hosts





Attachment added to this:

Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11.zip

Size: 79.0 KB (80,971 bytes)



Thanks to majorgeeks for post on Facebook to majorgeeks website about this important.



Update from me:

I replace new .zip with YouTube fix inside. hosts updated by me.

Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11 - Fix YouTube video problem at 59 seconds.zip in this attachment.

3 of googleapis was removed from hosts file to solve YouTube video problem.

 

[Deleted member 702243]

Sweet, I too want to break Windows

 

[console]

Welcome anytime. I did apply this and no problems with it. It's don't break Windows operating system. Still running fine without any problems.

Block all Microsoft background service collection for data, personal info, etc means stop send files to Microsoft servers.

Punch Microsoft spywares out then victory! Yay! Old school rules forever that's why Microsoft must not mess with us and people! Never mess with old school rules. Microsoft should learn their biggest mistake lessons.

 

[Deleted member 702243]

Clears the existing contents of the Hosts file and appends it with both IPv4 and IPv6 entries to block the specified domains.

Thank you Kanye, very cool...

 

[RedColoredStars]

Welcome anytime. I did apply this and no problems with it. It's don't break Windows operating system. Still running fine without any problems.

Block all Microsoft background service collection for data, personal info, etc means stop send files to Microsoft servers.

Punch Microsoft spywares out then victory! Yay! Old school rules forever that's why Microsoft must not mess with us and people! Never mess with old school rules. Microsoft should learn their biggest mistake lessons.

So, what are you using on your Android phone to prevent data being sent to Google and every company you have an app installed from? What web browser do you use, and what precautions are you taking for your data? Also, what about any bank debit cards or credit cards? Any email accounts? Any social media accounts? Any other online accounts where you have provided your name, email address, date of birth, etc? LOL! You're way too paranoid about Windows when I bet you have little to no measures in place for other things I mentioned.

 

[SylverReZ]

So, what are you using on your Android phone to prevent data being sent to Google and every company you have an app installed from? What web browser do you use, and what precautions are you taking for your data? Also, what about any bank debit cards or credit cards? Any email accounts? Any social media accounts? Any other online accounts where you have provided your name, email address, date of birth, etc? LOL! You're way too paranoid about Windows when I bet you have little to no measures in place for other things I mentioned.

Have you seen what Microsoft collects when you use CoPilot, or are you not that paranoid that you make constant OPSEC mistakes along the way?

And just to show how CoPilot invades your privacy, it collects information from your browser (such as history) whilst you search the web and takes screenshots of your desktop. The worst part, is that everything is stored inside an unencrypted folder with no form of encryption.

I recommend you go watch Mental Outlaw go into detail about it, then you can decide for yourself whether to stay with Microsoft or move to Linux like us.

 

[RedColoredStars]

Have you seen what Microsoft collects when you use CoPilot, or are you not that paranoid that you make constant OPSEC mistakes along the way?

And just to show how CoPilot invades your privacy, it collects information from your browser (such as history) whilst you search the web and takes screenshots of your desktop. The worst part, is that everything is stored inside an unencrypted folder with no form of encryption.

I recommend you go watch Mental Outlaw go into detail about it, then you can decide for yourself whether to stay with Microsoft or move to Linux like us.

Co Pilot is disabled so....

That also doesn't cover all the other things I mentioned.

 

[SylverReZ]

Co Pilot is disabled so....

There was never an option before to disable it, I don't think that Opt-out button does anything to stop it.

 

[console]

I do use Google account with semi half fake and real name. I use my birthday on Halloween to fool all companies forever. Nothing will happen to me. Want to give blood to companies then companies will hate it. Give many creepy to companies. LOL!

 

[RedColoredStars]

I do use Google account with semi half fake and real name. I use my birthday on Halloween to fool all companies forever. Nothing will happen to me. Want to give blood to companies then companies will hate it. Give many creepy to companies. LOL!

All of your email addresses, banking accounts, Amazon or any other place you shop online. I could list tons of other examples. I guarantee you don't use fake info for all of them. Fake name, fake address, and fake payment information everywhere? LOL!

 

[SylverReZ]

Sweet, I too want to break Windows

You could maybe switch to Windows 10 LTSC, that has all of the bloat removed.

 

[Deleted member 702243]

You could maybe switch to Windows 10 LTSC, that has all of the bloat removed.

I am way ahead of you on that front

 

[RedColoredStars]

There was never an option before to disable it, I don't think that Opt-out button does anything to stop it.

Registry & group policy, bud.

 

[oqullcan]

thank you E>

 

[console]

thank you E>

You are welcome anytime!

You are developer of Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11 right?

I never know you find my post here on forum. I never know who tell you about me. It's surprise me that you joined GBATemp forum. Congrats to you!

You are welcome to join with us on GBAtemp forum. I and most of people need you on here for to report any issues with Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11.

Because I was face one big problem due to Google did change something to YouTube video gets stuck at 59 seconds cause by googleapis. I don't like Google company changed something made to YouTube happened on December 2024 affect me and other people. I was search and find three lines of googleapis in hosts (file deep inside Windows operating system) and delete three there with notepad. Then YouTube video finally running after 59 seconds and keep going for good now to solve my problems. You will know and understand problem cause by YouTube video stuck at 59 seconds.

I was complain about Youtube and end up made my post title:

YouTube gets stuck at 59 seconds
https://gbatemp.net/threads/youtube-gets-stuck-at-59-seconds.664572/



Please let me know when you update Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11 anytime in near future. Don't forget about new Windows 12 operating system is coming to release out in next year 2025.

Keep in touch with us and people together to discuss a lot of new things come out anytime between now and in the future for big updates upcoming. I think about Privacy Blocker - Windows 10, 11 will be forward compatible with Windows 12 operating system upcoming in year 2025.

 

[oqullcan]

Welcome back! Yes, I am the developer of Privacy Blocker.

I had previously deleted the project because I switched to Linux and removed it from my GitHub page because I no longer needed Privacy Blocker. However, after a while, a few people forked the project. So, I decided to switch back to Windows and prepare the project in a more comprehensive and professional way. During this process, this forum caught my attention while searching the internet. When I read your articles, I became more enthusiastic about continuing the project, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again.

I would also like to thank you for solving the problem with YouTube and informing people.

 

[console]

Welcome back! Yes, I am the developer of Privacy Blocker.

I had previously deleted the project because I switched to Linux and removed it from my GitHub page because I no longer needed Privacy Blocker. However, after a while, a few people forked the project. So, I decided to switch back to Windows and prepare the project in a more comprehensive and professional way. During this process, this forum caught my attention while searching the internet. When I read your articles, I became more enthusiastic about continuing the project, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again.

I would also like to thank you for solving the problem with YouTube and informing people.

Wow! That's really awesome for you! I never know that.

Oh that's amazing! I understand and agree with you. I looking to your project on your GitHub for in near future. I can't believe you find my post through internet search engine. Shocked me. I want to thank you for info to me about it. I love to read other people made different project on GitHub and other ways for research.

You are welcome anytime!

Happy New Year 2025 to you and everyone!

 

[Hidori]

Interesting. But it looks like a CLI version of Shutup10.

 

[previous_member]

Welcome back! Yes, I am the developer of Privacy Blocker.

I had previously deleted the project because I switched to Linux and removed it from my GitHub page because I no longer needed Privacy Blocker. However, after a while, a few people forked the project. So, I decided to switch back to Windows and prepare the project in a more comprehensive and professional way. During this process, this forum caught my attention while searching the internet. When I read your articles, I became more enthusiastic about continuing the project, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you again.

I would also like to thank you for solving the problem with YouTube and informing people.

You are a gift!

I recently installed Linux on a laptop which saved it from a shitty bloated windows 10 install. Now it works like a dream. My desktop PC runs Win 7, which I stubbornly cling to. I know that one day I may need to use 10 or 11, but haven't touched it with a 60 foot pole due to the privacy issues. This will help immensely.

 

[oqullcan]

Hello, I made a very small update in the project, and I will bring it to the continuation, but I would like to improve the project with your suggestions and discourses, I would be very grateful if you help me in this regard.