O&O ShutUp10
1.6.1401
Size: 885 MB
Downloads: 3469
Platform: Windows 10
Windows 10 comes packed with all sorts of new features, but many of them can be serious privacy risks. Fortunately, it didn't take long for third party developers to roll out specialized applications to address this issue. One of these solutions is O&O ShutUp10. It can disable a wide range of features, which can threaten your privacy or features that are just down-right annoying.
O&O ShutUp10 is offered as a freeware application and it works only on Windows 10. Its components are distributed in a ZIP archive, so you only need to unpack them, instead of going through an installation process. Besides the fact that you need to have Windows 10 on your computer, there are no other requirements you have to meet.
The application's functionality is straightforward. It presents all the features it can affect in a list, along with on/off switches. All you have to do is click the switch next to a listed feature, to turn it on or off. The list is quite long and it includes all sorts of features, from simple ones, from the password reveal button, to Cortana-related features.
The listed features are categorized, so you can quickly find the ones you are looking for. Furthermore, if you don't know what a certain feature does, you can just click it, to reveal a description. An easier way to ensure your privacy is to select a predefined action, in the Actions menu, on the upper edge of the interface. With a single click from your part, the application can shut down a wide range of features, according to different recommendations. It is also possible to revert to the default state and to export your current settings. For safety reasons, the application comes with a system restore point functions as well.
If you want to make Cortana shut up or take control over what actions Windows can perform, O&O ShutUp10 is the solution you need.
Pros
You can disable a wide range of Windows 10 features. Everything is categorized and well explained. Also, the software comes with a few presets, so you can shut down numerous features instantly.
Cons
There are no obvious issues to mention.
O&O ShutUp10
1.6.1401
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O&O ShutUp10 Editor’s Review Rating
O&O ShutUp10 has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 07 Oct 2015. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated O&O ShutUp10 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential