Software Update: O&D ShutUp10 1.6.1391

A much-discussed aspect of Windows 10 is the amount of information sent to Microsoft. This is often useful, because many matters can be handled better that way. But not everything is equally useful, so there are certainly concerns about privacy. Fortunately, many of these ‘phone home’ options can be turned off, although they are not all that easy to find.

O&O Software, known for its defragmentation program, among other things, has made a free tool available that allows many of these options to be easily turned on or off. In addition, it offers the option to create a system restore point beforehand. ShutUp10 is just under 200kB in size and does not need to be installed to do its job. This release adds support for Windows 10’s Fall Creators Update, but more has changed since version 1.4.1385.

Changes in version 1.6.1391:

• 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
  • Minor bug fixes

Changes in version 1.5.1390:

• Changing languages ​​now available in the Help Menu
• Adjustments to the UI
• Minor bug fixes

Changes in version 1.5.1389:

• Extensions and customization for Windows 10 Creators Update 1703 (Build 15063)
• New Settings:
  • Tracking or 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

Changes in version 1.4.1388:

• Advanced error management when creating System Restore Points
• Problems with some systems when creating System Restore Points

Changes in version 1.4.1387:

• 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 organization did not disappear after applying factory settings
  • Factory settings revised

Changes in version 1.4.1386:

• 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