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Editors’ Review

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Spybot Anti-Beacon is a free, simple tool that stops Windows 10, 8, and 7 from sending your usage data to Microsoft. It protects your privacy with a single click.
  • Pros

    • Disables tracking services in Windows 7, 8, and 10
    • Simple and easy to use interface
    • Completely free of charge
    • One-click 'Immunize' function
    • Easy 'Undo' function to revert changes
  • Cons

    • Focuses solely on blocking telemetry
    • Does not offer advanced customization options
    • Requires manual re-application after system updates

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
None
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6,973
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Developer’s Description

Disable tracking services enabled by default in Windows 7, 8, and 10.
Spybot Anti-Beacon is a standalone tool which was designed to block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 10. It has since been modified to block similar tracking functionality in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.

Anti-Beacon is small, simple to use, and is provided free of charge. It was created to address the privacy concerns of users of Windows 10 who do not wish to have information about their PC usage sent to Microsoft. Simply clicking "Immunize" on the main screen of Anti-Beacon will immediately disable any known tracking features included by Microsoft in the operating system.

If any issues occur with your PC while using Anti-Beacon, undoing the changes made can be done by clicking the "Undo" button in the main window. This will re-enable all tracking services.


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