Opinions...

[Bif]

Has anyone tried any one of these two programs to shut down the MS nosiness? and if so what would ones opinion be on one or both? haven't been able to find a thread on here regarding them..
pro's and cons...opinions on effectiveness etc...

O&O ShutUp10
http://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10

Spybot Anti Beacon
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/

 

[jmccleary50]

I have Spybot on the OS7 side of my dual boot. It's supposed to limit telemetry to Microsoft. I guess it does.

I also have GWX control panel which if you remember that godforsaken icon in the notification area is supposed to prevent MS from issuing surprise updates from 7 to 10.
It asks if the GWX icon is showing and if certain W10 files are available (on a W7 OS?).
I'll keep that for whatever good it might do.

 

[ram1220]

Yes I am using O&O. I wouldn't run Windows 10 without it.

 

[jmccleary50]

Just downloaded O&O. I'll have to live with it a while to see if I like it.