Windows 11 Privacy Toolkit is an interactive PowerShell utility designed to help users take control of their privacy and reduce data collection, tracking, and system bloat in Windows 11 — safely and transparently.
✅ Menu-based interactive interface – No coding required. Navigate through an intuitive text-based menu.
✅ Safe privacy hardening – Disable telemetry, ads, tracking, location, and sync services.
✅ App debloating – Remove unwanted default apps easily (with categories and safety filters).
✅ System Restore Point – Automatically creates a restore point before making changes.
✅ Edge and OneDrive control – Disable telemetry and integration.
✅ Logging & transparency – Every change is logged for audit and rollback.
✅ Reversible – Includes an option to restore default Windows settings.
The toolkit targets key privacy and data collection areas in Windows 11:
| Category | Actions Performed |
|---|---|
| Telemetry & Diagnostics | Disables Microsoft telemetry and diagnostics tracking services |
| Advertising ID | Turns off ad tracking and targeted experiences |
| Location Services | Disables location-based tracking |
| Activity History | Stops activity collection and cloud upload |
| OneDrive Integration | Disables OneDrive sync and startup integration |
| Background Apps | Disables non-essential background apps |
| Edge Sync & Metrics | Disables Edge browser sync and telemetry |
| Default Apps / Bloatware | Removes unnecessary Microsoft Store and system apps |
| Restore Defaults | Reverts most changes to Windows defaults |
- Windows 11 (build 22000 or later)
- Administrator privileges
- PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7+
git clone https://github.com/<yourusername>/Win11PrivacyToolkit.git
cd Win11PrivacyToolkitSet-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force.\Win11PrivacyToolkit.ps1The script will launch an interactive menu like this:
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WINDOWS 11 PRIVACY TOOLKIT
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1) Create System Restore Point
2) Disable Telemetry & Data Collection
3) Disable Advertising ID
4) Disable Location Services
5) Disable Activity History
6) Disable OneDrive Integration
7) Disable Background Apps
8) Disable Edge Sync & Telemetry
9) Remove Bloatware Apps
10) Restore Defaults
11) Exit
Use the numbers to select what you’d like to perform. All changes are logged at:
C:\Users\<YourUser>\Documents\Win11PrivacyToolkit_Log.txt
- Option 1: Removes common bloatware (Tips, Xbox, News, etc.)
- Option 2: Removes all Microsoft Store apps except core essentials
Every change is appended to:
Documents\Win11PrivacyToolkit_Log.txt
Select Option 10 to revert most registry and service modifications. You can also use your system restore point if needed.
Use at your own risk. This script modifies Windows settings and registry values. While every step has been tested for safety, results may vary depending on your Windows configuration. Always create a restore point (the toolkit offers this option by default) before making changes.
Pull requests and feature ideas are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/my-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m "Add my feature") - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/my-feature) - Open a Pull Request
- Arrow-key or checkbox-based TUI (with
Terminal.GuiorOut-GridView) - Dark/Light theme modes
- Advanced telemetry rollback system
- Optional integration with O&O ShutUp10++ CLI
- “Safe mode” and “Expert mode” presets
This project is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this script with attribution.
If you find this toolkit useful:
- Give this repo a ⭐ Star on GitHub
- Share it with others who value privacy
- Contribute ideas or improvements
Author: Will Johnson GitHub: https://github.com/willj4945
“Privacy is not about hiding something wrong — it’s about protecting something right.”
— Edward Snowden