Welcome to O&O ShutUp10!
Windows 10 and Windows 11 include hundreds of settings that affect what data is collected, which information apps can access, and which suggestions or connected services appear on your PC. These controls are spread across Windows, are not always easy to understand, and may be changed or restored by a Windows update. Finding and checking every setting by hand takes time — and protecting your privacy should not require expert registry knowledge.
Take Control of Your Windows Privacy
O&O ShutUp10 by O&O Software GmbH brings these privacy, telemetry, app-permission, and security-related controls together in one clear interface. Recommendations explain the impact of each option, so you can decide what Windows is allowed to do and apply only the changes that suit you.
The Free Edition and Premium Edition provide the same complete set of nearly 300 settings. The portable Free Edition lets you review and apply them manually whenever needed. Premium adds a background service that automatically enforces your chosen settings and re-applies them after Windows updates or other changes, so you do not have to run the application manually each time. Premium also provides profiles for different individual needs; you can customize them, reuse them, and export them for other users or computers.
Key Benefits
- Full privacy control — Manage almost 300 privacy-related settings in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- No installation required (Free Edition) — Run it directly as a portable application.
- Clear recommendations — Each setting includes a recommendation level so you know what is safe to change.
- Undo changes at any time — Changes are recorded per session, so you can take back the last one or roll back through the history.
- Completely free (Free Edition) — The Free Edition is and will remain free of charge.
Editions Overview
O&O ShutUp10 is available in two editions, each designed for different use cases and environments.
Free Edition
The Free Edition is a portable, standalone tool that requires no installation. It is a powerful choice for individual users who want full, immediate control over their Windows privacy settings — covering nearly 300 settings with clear recommendations and zero cost.
- Portable — runs directly from the executable, no setup needed.
- Full privacy settings coverage — the same ~300 settings as the Premium Edition.
- Each privacy change is applied interactively by the user.
- Runs as a standard user for user-specific settings; machine-wide changes offer Restart as Admin when elevation is required.
- Perfect for home users, privacy audits, and individual workstations.
➡️ Learn more about the Free Edition
Premium Edition — Stay private. Forever.
The Premium Edition is designed for professional and enterprise environments. It uses a client/service architecture that provides automatic and proactive privacy protection — ensuring your settings stay enforced even after Windows updates.
- Uses a client/service model — the service runs in the background and applies settings automatically.
- Proactive protection — automatically re-applies your preferred settings after Windows updates or policy changes.
- Does not require end-user administrator rights — the background service handles all privileged operations.
- Reusable profiles — create configurations for individual needs and export them for use by other users or computers.
- Ideal for corporate environments, managed workstations, and IT departments.
➡️ Learn more about the Premium Edition
How to Use This Documentation
Use the sidebar navigation to explore features and find detailed information:
- Free Edition and Premium Edition sections describe the specific capabilities and workflows of each edition.
- The Features section covers all privacy and configuration settings. Features exclusive to the Premium Edition are marked with a Premium badge.