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Edit Mode

Edit Mode provides a safe way to preview and batch multiple privacy setting changes before applying them to your system. It is available in both the Free and Premium Editions.

Motivation​

By default, toggling a privacy setting in O&O ShutUp10 applies the change immediately to the Windows registry. While this is convenient for individual adjustments, it can be risky when making many changes at once — especially if a particular combination of settings causes unexpected behavior.

Edit Mode solves this by buffering all changes instead of applying them immediately. You can review your intended changes, apply them all at once, save them as a custom profile (Premium only), or discard them entirely. This makes Edit Mode the safest way to experiment with privacy configurations.

How It Works​

Enabling Edit Mode​

  1. Open the Edit menu in the main window.
  2. Click Enable Edit Mode.

When Edit Mode is active:

  • A notification banner appears at the top of the settings list indicating that Edit Mode is active and changes are buffered.
  • The banner displays the number of buffered changes (e.g., "5 buffered").
  • Settings you toggle are highlighted but not yet applied to the system.

Making Changes​

While Edit Mode is active, toggle any privacy settings as you normally would. Each change is stored in a buffer rather than being written to the registry. You can freely toggle settings on and off without any immediate system impact.

Applying Buffered Changes​

When you are satisfied with your changes:

  1. Open the Edit menu and click Apply, or click the Apply button on the Edit Mode banner.
  2. A confirmation dialog shows the number of buffered changes and asks for confirmation.
  3. All buffered changes are applied to the system at once.

Discarding Buffered Changes​

If you want to discard all buffered changes without applying them:

  1. Open the Edit menu and click Discard, or click the Discard button on the Edit Mode banner.
  2. A confirmation dialog asks you to confirm discarding the changes.
  3. All buffered changes are removed and the settings return to their previous states.

Disabling Edit Mode​

When you disable Edit Mode (by clicking Enable Edit Mode again to toggle it off), the application checks for unapplied buffered changes. If there are pending changes, you are prompted to either apply or discard them before Edit Mode is deactivated.

Saving Changes as a Profile Premium​

In the Premium Edition, you can save your buffered changes as a reusable custom profile:

  1. Enable Edit Mode and configure your desired settings.
  2. Open the Edit menu and click Save Custom Profile.
  3. Enter a profile name and optional description.
  4. The buffered changes are saved as a named profile that can be re-applied later through the Profiles Editor.

This workflow is the primary way to create custom profiles — it ensures that only your intentional changes are captured in the profile.

Advantages of Edit Mode​

BenefitDescription
SafetyNo changes are applied until you explicitly confirm, reducing the risk of unintended system modifications.
Batch operationsApply multiple related changes simultaneously instead of one at a time.
Preview before commitReview the full set of intended changes before any take effect.
Easy rollbackDiscard all buffered changes with a single action if you change your mind.
Profile creationSave your curated set of changes as a reusable profile (Premium only).
tip

Use Edit Mode whenever you plan to change more than a few settings at once. It provides a safety net that prevents accidental modifications and lets you review the full impact of your changes before committing them.