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Awesome script I found this morning! thepower, from voat.co, compiled and created a script to essentially block Microsoft from illegally forcing their users to provide them with Private information without the users knowledge and/or written consent from the user.
The script will search and uninstall all KB hotfix's that are data-mining personally identifiable information within Windows 7/8/8.1, additionally it will block telemetry via HOSTS and properly redirect to 0.0.0.0, rather than 127.0.0.1, which forces a fail at a basic level and utilizes no system resources.
I'm unsure if this command line script will work with blocking Privacy Invasive KB service packs and Telemetry within Windows 10, since thepower specifically noted versions 7/8.
<- WHAT IT DOES ->
1/8: disable gwx/skydrive/spynet/telemetry/wifisense ...
2/8: disable windows 10 download directory ...
3/8: uninstall updates ...
4/8: hide updates (this may take a while, be patient) ...
5/8: disable scheduled tasks ...
6/8: uninstall diagtrack ...
7/8: disable remote registry ...
8/8: block hosts ...
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<- SPOILER: SOURCE ->
SOURCE: Script for Win 7/8 to block all telemetry updates and Windows 10 upgrade components (self.technology)
DirectLink: https://voat.co/v/technology/comments/459263
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Remember to re-run Windows Update and cross check the posted KB's provided in the source link to any updates. If you discover that Windows Update found updates posted on the source page then right-click on that hotfix and hide it, don't download it. Do this 3-5 times, since WUpdate is slow to detect which updates are missing. Furthermore, I don't believe the script is complete and is missing some kb/hotfix updates when its attempting to auto-hide the latest kb/hotfixes posted on the source page. You can manually update the script if thats the case.
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<- SPOILER: SCRIPT ->
The above spoiler is the actual script output from my Windows 7 Ultimate box. It's a safe script, but don't take my word or their word for it... view the script contents yourself. You'll also notice that the script blocks some very basic and common URL's (e.g. msn.com, msnbc.com, login.live.com, hotmail.com, etc...), if these entries cause you problems while surfing or they're on your safe list, then you can remove or comment out those entries from the HOSTS file. You'll want to leave the weird and long URL's alone, however. See the below spoiler on how to modify your HOSTS file.
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<- SPOILER: HOSTS file ->
ALWAYS leave 127.0.0.1 localhost alone, do not delete or comment it out. If you find an offending entry (as noted within the SCRIPT spoiler under HOSTS) you may either delete the entry entirely or by commenting it out by placing a # with no spaces before that entry. Then save the HOSTS file and exit your text editor and verify if it continues to block your desired connection.
Example:
Also see:
HOWTO: How Do I Change My Hosts File?
DirectLink: http://support.hostgator.com/articles/general-help/technical/how-do-i-change-my-hosts-file
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If you find this script useful please send a PM to @thepower, @Atko and @PuttItOut, located at voat.co, and thank them for all their hard work.
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***Just my rant: Yes, it is ILLEGAL for Microsoft, even Google and any other business or developer,
to be collecting this type of information. The only thing we can do is contact our State Senator(s),
Congress, and demand them to rule these Corporations/Businesses are operating beyond the
legal boundaries and invading our Constitutional Rights to Privacy, else file a class action suit.
Our Constitutional Rights to Privacy are NOT limited to only Government. Yes, I am aware, that
there are many stupid people out there that believe they have a right to each individuals personal
information and that they have the right to sell it to third-paries for a profit... actually they do not.
They'll even defend their delusional and psychopathic mentality about how they're entitled to it.
It's a loop-hole, and loop-holes are not specifically legal. It's morons like these that ruin it for
everyone else.
The script will search and uninstall all KB hotfix's that are data-mining personally identifiable information within Windows 7/8/8.1, additionally it will block telemetry via HOSTS and properly redirect to 0.0.0.0, rather than 127.0.0.1, which forces a fail at a basic level and utilizes no system resources.
I'm unsure if this command line script will work with blocking Privacy Invasive KB service packs and Telemetry within Windows 10, since thepower specifically noted versions 7/8.
<- WHAT IT DOES ->
1/8: disable gwx/skydrive/spynet/telemetry/wifisense ...
2/8: disable windows 10 download directory ...
3/8: uninstall updates ...
4/8: hide updates (this may take a while, be patient) ...
5/8: disable scheduled tasks ...
6/8: uninstall diagtrack ...
7/8: disable remote registry ...
8/8: block hosts ...
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<- SPOILER: SOURCE ->
Script for Win 7/8 to block all telemetry updates and Windows 10 upgrade components (self.technology)
submitted 1 month ago by thepower
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If you find this useful and want to thank me, send a PM to @Atko and @PuttItOut and thank them for all their hard work and send them a donation to help keep the servers going.
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==/==/==[ tiny.cc/aegis-voat ]==/==/== Updated Oct 07 2015 1630 UTC ==\==\==[ tiny.cc/aegis-voat ]==\==\==
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v1.7 - Added 3 data collection scheduled tasks to be disabled, added 5 kb's to be removed/hidden: kb3046480, kb3065988, kb3083324, kb3083325, and kb3083711.
Note: If you find the script is unable to uninstall certain kb's this post may help (scroll down).
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Details:
Disable gwx/skydrive/spynet/telemetry/wifisense, disable windows 10 download directory, uninstall/hide 29 kb updates (see list below), disable 31 scheduled tasks (optional components that phone home to microsoft), uninstall diagtrack, disable remote registry, block 153 microsoft hosts, change windows update settings to check/notify but do not download/install.
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Download:
*****************SEE SOURCE LINK FOR DOWNLOAD INFO*****************
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Instructions:
Download, unzip, right click on aegis.cmd, click "run as administrator", follow on-screen instructions.
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Liability:
Everything (with the exception of setacl) is provided as an open source/non-compiled format so you can look and see for yourself what it does. It has been thoroughly tested on my own systems and scanned on VirusTotal and to the best of my knowledge it does not contain any harmful or malicious elements. I assume no liability for any problems so use it at your own risk.
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License:
You are welcome to modify or share any of the code or components and you do not have to give me credit. I do appreciate any feedback/improvements and I will give you credit if I use your ideas.
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Windows Update:
This script will not block Windows Update, however it will change your Windows Update settings to check/notify but do not download/install. If you don't want this change it after running the script. If you have any problems getting Windows Update to work properly after running the script (this may happen in rare cases after uninstalling certain kb's) you may need to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or the System Update Readiness Tool (this can take a while to run, be patient). If you have recently installed updates and have not yet rebooted you may need to run the script again after you reboot.
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kb update description
kb971033 update for windows activation technologies
kb2902907 description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
kb2922324 description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
kb2952664 update for upgrading windows 7
kb2976978 update for windows 8.1 and windows 8
kb2977759 update for windows 7 rtm
kb2990214 update that enables you to upgrade from windows 7 to a later version of windows
kb2999226 update that enables you to run windows 10 applications on earlier versions of windows
kb3012973 upgrade to windows 10
kb3014460 update for windows insider preview / upgrade to windows 10
kb3015249 update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
kb3021917 update for windows 7 sp1 for performance improvements
kb3022345 update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
kb3035583 update installs get windows 10 app in windows 8.1 and windows 7 sp1
kb3044374 update that enables you to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 10
kb3046480 update for migrating .net when upgrading to later version of windows
kb3050265 update for windows update client for windows 7 june 2015
kb3050267 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 june 2015
kb3065987 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 july 2015
kb3065988 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 july 2015
kb3068708 update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
kb3075249 update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in windows 8.1 and windows 7
kb3075851 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 august 2015
kb3075853 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 august 2015
kb3080149 update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
kb3083324 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 september 2015
kb3083325 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 september 2015
kb3083710 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 october 2015
kb3083711 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 october 2015
submitted 1 month ago by thepower
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If you find this useful and want to thank me, send a PM to @Atko and @PuttItOut and thank them for all their hard work and send them a donation to help keep the servers going.
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==/==/==[ tiny.cc/aegis-voat ]==/==/== Updated Oct 07 2015 1630 UTC ==\==\==[ tiny.cc/aegis-voat ]==\==\==
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v1.7 - Added 3 data collection scheduled tasks to be disabled, added 5 kb's to be removed/hidden: kb3046480, kb3065988, kb3083324, kb3083325, and kb3083711.
Note: If you find the script is unable to uninstall certain kb's this post may help (scroll down).
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Details:
Disable gwx/skydrive/spynet/telemetry/wifisense, disable windows 10 download directory, uninstall/hide 29 kb updates (see list below), disable 31 scheduled tasks (optional components that phone home to microsoft), uninstall diagtrack, disable remote registry, block 153 microsoft hosts, change windows update settings to check/notify but do not download/install.
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Download:
*****************SEE SOURCE LINK FOR DOWNLOAD INFO*****************
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Instructions:
Download, unzip, right click on aegis.cmd, click "run as administrator", follow on-screen instructions.
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Liability:
Everything (with the exception of setacl) is provided as an open source/non-compiled format so you can look and see for yourself what it does. It has been thoroughly tested on my own systems and scanned on VirusTotal and to the best of my knowledge it does not contain any harmful or malicious elements. I assume no liability for any problems so use it at your own risk.
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License:
You are welcome to modify or share any of the code or components and you do not have to give me credit. I do appreciate any feedback/improvements and I will give you credit if I use your ideas.
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Windows Update:
This script will not block Windows Update, however it will change your Windows Update settings to check/notify but do not download/install. If you don't want this change it after running the script. If you have any problems getting Windows Update to work properly after running the script (this may happen in rare cases after uninstalling certain kb's) you may need to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or the System Update Readiness Tool (this can take a while to run, be patient). If you have recently installed updates and have not yet rebooted you may need to run the script again after you reboot.
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kb update description
kb971033 update for windows activation technologies
kb2902907 description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
kb2922324 description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
kb2952664 update for upgrading windows 7
kb2976978 update for windows 8.1 and windows 8
kb2977759 update for windows 7 rtm
kb2990214 update that enables you to upgrade from windows 7 to a later version of windows
kb2999226 update that enables you to run windows 10 applications on earlier versions of windows
kb3012973 upgrade to windows 10
kb3014460 update for windows insider preview / upgrade to windows 10
kb3015249 update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
kb3021917 update for windows 7 sp1 for performance improvements
kb3022345 update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
kb3035583 update installs get windows 10 app in windows 8.1 and windows 7 sp1
kb3044374 update that enables you to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 10
kb3046480 update for migrating .net when upgrading to later version of windows
kb3050265 update for windows update client for windows 7 june 2015
kb3050267 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 june 2015
kb3065987 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 july 2015
kb3065988 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 july 2015
kb3068708 update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
kb3075249 update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in windows 8.1 and windows 7
kb3075851 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 august 2015
kb3075853 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 august 2015
kb3080149 update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
kb3083324 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 september 2015
kb3083325 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 september 2015
kb3083710 update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 october 2015
kb3083711 update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 october 2015
SOURCE: Script for Win 7/8 to block all telemetry updates and Windows 10 upgrade components (self.technology)
DirectLink: https://voat.co/v/technology/comments/459263
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Remember to re-run Windows Update and cross check the posted KB's provided in the source link to any updates. If you discover that Windows Update found updates posted on the source page then right-click on that hotfix and hide it, don't download it. Do this 3-5 times, since WUpdate is slow to detect which updates are missing. Furthermore, I don't believe the script is complete and is missing some kb/hotfix updates when its attempting to auto-hide the latest kb/hotfixes posted on the source page. You can manually update the script if thats the case.
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<- SPOILER: SCRIPT ->
-/- aegis v1.7 by https://voat.co/u/thepower (https://tiny.cc/aegis-voat)
press ctrl-c to cancel, enter to continue
step 1/8: disable gwx/skydrive/spynet/telemetry/wifisense ...
step 2/8: disable windows 10 download directory ...
step 3/8: uninstall updates ...
01/29 - uninstall kb 971033 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033)
02/29 - uninstall kb 2902907 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2902907)
03/29 - uninstall kb 2922324 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2922324)
04/29 - uninstall kb 2952664 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664)
05/29 - uninstall kb 2976978 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978)
06/29 - uninstall kb 2977759 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759)
07/29 - uninstall kb 2990214 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214)
08/29 - uninstall kb 2999226 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2999226)
09/29 - uninstall kb 3012973 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3012973)
10/29 - uninstall kb 3014460 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3014460)
11/29 - uninstall kb 3015249 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3015249)
12/29 - uninstall kb 3021917 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917)
13/29 - uninstall kb 3022345 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345)
14/29 - uninstall kb 3035583 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583)
15/29 - uninstall kb 3044374 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374)
16/29 - uninstall kb 3046480 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3046480)
17/29 - uninstall kb 3050265 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265)
18/29 - uninstall kb 3050267 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050267)
19/29 - uninstall kb 3065987 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987)
20/29 - uninstall kb 3065988 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065988)
21/29 - uninstall kb 3068708 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708)
22/29 - uninstall kb 3075249 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249)
23/29 - uninstall kb 3075851 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075851)
24/29 - uninstall kb 3075853 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853)
25/29 - uninstall kb 3080149 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149)
26/29 - uninstall kb 3083324 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083324)
27/29 - uninstall kb 3083325 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083325)
28/29 - uninstall kb 3083710 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083710)
29/29 - uninstall kb 3083711 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083711)
step 4/8: hide updates (this may take a while, be patient) ...
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Searching for updates ...2 found.
Update already hidden: Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB971033)
Update already hidden: Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3083324)
step 5/8: disable scheduled tasks ...
step 6/8: uninstall diagtrack ...
step 7/8: disable remote registry ...
step 8/8: block hosts ...
block a-0001.a-msedge.net
block a23-218-212-69.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
block a.ads1.msn.com
block a.ads2.msads.net
block a.ads2.msn.com
block ac3.msn.com
block activation.playready.microsoft.com
block ads1.msads.net
block ads1.msn.com
block adsmockarc.azurewebsites.net
block ads.msn.com
block adsyndication.msn.com
block ajax.aspnetcdn.com
block api.bing.com
block appexmapsappupdate.blob.core.windows.net
block apps.skype.com
block a.rad.msn.com
block au.au-msedge.net
block auth.gfx.ms
block b.ads1.msn.com
block b.ads2.msads.net
block bing.com
block b.rad.msn.com
block bs.serving-sys.com
block c1.microsoft.com
block cdn.content.prod.cms.msn.com
block cdp1.public-trust.com
block choice.microsoft.com
block choice.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block c.microsoft.com
block c.msn.com
block cmsresources.windowsphone.com
block content.windows.microsoft.com
block corpext.msitadfs.glbdns2.microsoft.com
block corp.sts.microsoft.com
block c.s-microsoft.com
block dc.services.visualstudio.com
block dev.virtualearth.net
block df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block diagnostics.support.microsoft.com
block displaycatalog.md.mp.microsoft.com
block dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
block dmd.metaservices.microsoft.com
block download.microsoft.com
block download-ssl.msgamestudios.com
block ecn.dev.virtualearth.net
block en-us.appex-rf.msn.com
block fe3.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
block feedback.microsoft-hohm.com
block feedback.search.microsoft.com
block feedback.windows.com
block ff4a487e56259f4bd5831e9e30470e83.azr.msnetworkanalytics.testanalytics.net
block flex.msn.com
block geo-prod.do.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
block g.live.com
block g.msn.com
block go.microsoft.com
block go.skype.com
block h1.msn.com
block h2.msn.com
block help.bingads.microsoft.com
block hotmail.com
block i1.services.social.microsoft.com
block i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block iecvlist.microsoft.com
block ieonline.microsoft.com
block img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net
block inference.location.live.net
block js.microsoft.com
block licensing.md.mp.microsoft.com
block live.rads.msn.com
block livetileedge.dsx.mp.microsoft.com
block logging.windows.microsoft.com
block login.live.com
block login.live.com.nsatc.net
block mediadiscovery.microsoft.com
block m.hotmail.com
block microsoft.com
block msnbc.com
block msn.com
block msnportal.112.2o7.net
block msntest.serving-sys.com
block nexus.officeapps.live.com
block oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
block oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block ocsp.msocsp.com
block ocsp.omniroot.com
block ocsp.startssl.com
block officeclient.microsoft.com
block outlook.com
block pipe.skype.com
block platform.bing.com
block pre.footprintpredict.com
block preview.msn.com
block pricelist.skype.com
block r20swj13mr.microsoft.com
block rad.live.com
block rad.msn.com
block redir.metaservices.microsoft.com
block reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block sb.scorecardresearch.com
block services.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block settings.data.microsoft.com
block settings-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
block settings-ssl.xboxlive.com
block settings-win.data.microsoft.com
block s.gateway.messenger.live.com
block sgmetrics.cloudapp.net
block shell.windows.com
block sls.update.microsoft.com
block sls.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
block sls.update.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block social.answers.microsoft.com
block spynet2.microsoft.com
block spynetalt.microsoft.com
block sqm.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block sqm.microsoft.com
block sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com
block sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block ssw.live.com
block statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com
block statsfe2.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
block statsfe2.ws.microsoft.com
block storeedgefd.dsx.mp.microsoft.com
block store-images.microsoft.com
block survey.watson.microsoft.com
block t0.ssl.ak.dynamic.tiles.virtualearth.net
block t0.ssl.ak.tiles.virtualearth.net
block telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com
block telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block telemetry.appex.bing.net
block telemetry.microsoft.com
block telemetry.urs.microsoft.com
block tile-service.weather.microsoft.com
block tlu.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
block ui.skype.com
block urs.microsoft.com
block vassg141.ocsp.omniroot.com
block version.hybrid.api.here.com
block vortex.data.microsoft.com
block vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
block vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
block watson.live.com
block watson.microsoft.com
block watson.ppe.telemetry.microsoft.com
block watson.telemetry.microsoft.com
block watson.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block www.microsoft.com
block www.modern.ie
block www.msftncsi.com
block www.msn.com
done
press ctrl-c to cancel, enter to continue
step 1/8: disable gwx/skydrive/spynet/telemetry/wifisense ...
step 2/8: disable windows 10 download directory ...
step 3/8: uninstall updates ...
01/29 - uninstall kb 971033 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033)
02/29 - uninstall kb 2902907 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2902907)
03/29 - uninstall kb 2922324 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2922324)
04/29 - uninstall kb 2952664 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664)
05/29 - uninstall kb 2976978 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978)
06/29 - uninstall kb 2977759 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759)
07/29 - uninstall kb 2990214 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214)
08/29 - uninstall kb 2999226 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2999226)
09/29 - uninstall kb 3012973 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3012973)
10/29 - uninstall kb 3014460 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3014460)
11/29 - uninstall kb 3015249 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3015249)
12/29 - uninstall kb 3021917 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917)
13/29 - uninstall kb 3022345 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345)
14/29 - uninstall kb 3035583 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583)
15/29 - uninstall kb 3044374 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374)
16/29 - uninstall kb 3046480 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3046480)
17/29 - uninstall kb 3050265 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265)
18/29 - uninstall kb 3050267 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050267)
19/29 - uninstall kb 3065987 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987)
20/29 - uninstall kb 3065988 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065988)
21/29 - uninstall kb 3068708 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708)
22/29 - uninstall kb 3075249 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249)
23/29 - uninstall kb 3075851 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075851)
24/29 - uninstall kb 3075853 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853)
25/29 - uninstall kb 3080149 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149)
26/29 - uninstall kb 3083324 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083324)
27/29 - uninstall kb 3083325 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083325)
28/29 - uninstall kb 3083710 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083710)
29/29 - uninstall kb 3083711 (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083711)
step 4/8: hide updates (this may take a while, be patient) ...
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Searching for updates ...2 found.
Update already hidden: Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB971033)
Update already hidden: Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB3083324)
step 5/8: disable scheduled tasks ...
step 6/8: uninstall diagtrack ...
step 7/8: disable remote registry ...
step 8/8: block hosts ...
block a-0001.a-msedge.net
block a23-218-212-69.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
block a.ads1.msn.com
block a.ads2.msads.net
block a.ads2.msn.com
block ac3.msn.com
block activation.playready.microsoft.com
block ads1.msads.net
block ads1.msn.com
block adsmockarc.azurewebsites.net
block ads.msn.com
block adsyndication.msn.com
block ajax.aspnetcdn.com
block api.bing.com
block appexmapsappupdate.blob.core.windows.net
block apps.skype.com
block a.rad.msn.com
block au.au-msedge.net
block auth.gfx.ms
block b.ads1.msn.com
block b.ads2.msads.net
block bing.com
block b.rad.msn.com
block bs.serving-sys.com
block c1.microsoft.com
block cdn.content.prod.cms.msn.com
block cdp1.public-trust.com
block choice.microsoft.com
block choice.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block c.microsoft.com
block c.msn.com
block cmsresources.windowsphone.com
block content.windows.microsoft.com
block corpext.msitadfs.glbdns2.microsoft.com
block corp.sts.microsoft.com
block c.s-microsoft.com
block dc.services.visualstudio.com
block dev.virtualearth.net
block df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block diagnostics.support.microsoft.com
block displaycatalog.md.mp.microsoft.com
block dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
block dmd.metaservices.microsoft.com
block download.microsoft.com
block download-ssl.msgamestudios.com
block ecn.dev.virtualearth.net
block en-us.appex-rf.msn.com
block fe3.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
block feedback.microsoft-hohm.com
block feedback.search.microsoft.com
block feedback.windows.com
block ff4a487e56259f4bd5831e9e30470e83.azr.msnetworkanalytics.testanalytics.net
block flex.msn.com
block geo-prod.do.dsp.mp.microsoft.com
block g.live.com
block g.msn.com
block go.microsoft.com
block go.skype.com
block h1.msn.com
block h2.msn.com
block help.bingads.microsoft.com
block hotmail.com
block i1.services.social.microsoft.com
block i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block iecvlist.microsoft.com
block ieonline.microsoft.com
block img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net
block inference.location.live.net
block js.microsoft.com
block licensing.md.mp.microsoft.com
block live.rads.msn.com
block livetileedge.dsx.mp.microsoft.com
block logging.windows.microsoft.com
block login.live.com
block login.live.com.nsatc.net
block mediadiscovery.microsoft.com
block m.hotmail.com
block microsoft.com
block msnbc.com
block msn.com
block msnportal.112.2o7.net
block msntest.serving-sys.com
block nexus.officeapps.live.com
block oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
block oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block ocsp.msocsp.com
block ocsp.omniroot.com
block ocsp.startssl.com
block officeclient.microsoft.com
block outlook.com
block pipe.skype.com
block platform.bing.com
block pre.footprintpredict.com
block preview.msn.com
block pricelist.skype.com
block r20swj13mr.microsoft.com
block rad.live.com
block rad.msn.com
block redir.metaservices.microsoft.com
block reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block sb.scorecardresearch.com
block services.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block settings.data.microsoft.com
block settings-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
block settings-ssl.xboxlive.com
block settings-win.data.microsoft.com
block s.gateway.messenger.live.com
block sgmetrics.cloudapp.net
block shell.windows.com
block sls.update.microsoft.com
block sls.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
block sls.update.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block social.answers.microsoft.com
block spynet2.microsoft.com
block spynetalt.microsoft.com
block sqm.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block sqm.microsoft.com
block sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com
block sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block ssw.live.com
block statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com
block statsfe2.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net
block statsfe2.ws.microsoft.com
block storeedgefd.dsx.mp.microsoft.com
block store-images.microsoft.com
block survey.watson.microsoft.com
block t0.ssl.ak.dynamic.tiles.virtualearth.net
block t0.ssl.ak.tiles.virtualearth.net
block telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com
block telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block telemetry.appex.bing.net
block telemetry.microsoft.com
block telemetry.urs.microsoft.com
block tile-service.weather.microsoft.com
block tlu.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com
block ui.skype.com
block urs.microsoft.com
block vassg141.ocsp.omniroot.com
block version.hybrid.api.here.com
block vortex.data.microsoft.com
block vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
block vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
block watson.live.com
block watson.microsoft.com
block watson.ppe.telemetry.microsoft.com
block watson.telemetry.microsoft.com
block watson.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
block wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
block www.microsoft.com
block www.modern.ie
block www.msftncsi.com
block www.msn.com
done
The above spoiler is the actual script output from my Windows 7 Ultimate box. It's a safe script, but don't take my word or their word for it... view the script contents yourself. You'll also notice that the script blocks some very basic and common URL's (e.g. msn.com, msnbc.com, login.live.com, hotmail.com, etc...), if these entries cause you problems while surfing or they're on your safe list, then you can remove or comment out those entries from the HOSTS file. You'll want to leave the weird and long URL's alone, however. See the below spoiler on how to modify your HOSTS file.
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<- SPOILER: HOSTS file ->
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista use User Account Control (UAC), so Notepad must be run as Administrator.
For Windows 8
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista use User Account Control (UAC), so Notepad must be run as Administrator.
For Windows 8
- Press the Windows key.
- Type Notepad in the search field.
- In the search results, right-click Notepad and select Run as administrator.
- In Notepad, open the following file: c:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts
- Make the necessary changes to the file.
- Click File > Save to save your changes.
- Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.
- Right-click Notepad and select Run as administrator.
- Click Continue on the Windows needs your permission UAC window.
- When Notepad opens, click File > Open.
- In the File name field, type C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts.
- Click Open.
- Make the necessary changes to the file.
- Click File > Save to save your changes.
- Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad.
- Click File > Open.
- In the File name field, type C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts.
- Click Open.
- Make the necessary changes to the file.
- Click File > Save to save your changes.
ALWAYS leave 127.0.0.1 localhost alone, do not delete or comment it out. If you find an offending entry (as noted within the SCRIPT spoiler under HOSTS) you may either delete the entry entirely or by commenting it out by placing a # with no spaces before that entry. Then save the HOSTS file and exit your text editor and verify if it continues to block your desired connection.
Example:
Also see:
HOWTO: How Do I Change My Hosts File?
DirectLink: http://support.hostgator.com/articles/general-help/technical/how-do-i-change-my-hosts-file
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If you find this script useful please send a PM to @thepower, @Atko and @PuttItOut, located at voat.co, and thank them for all their hard work.
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***Just my rant: Yes, it is ILLEGAL for Microsoft, even Google and any other business or developer,
to be collecting this type of information. The only thing we can do is contact our State Senator(s),
Congress, and demand them to rule these Corporations/Businesses are operating beyond the
legal boundaries and invading our Constitutional Rights to Privacy, else file a class action suit.
Our Constitutional Rights to Privacy are NOT limited to only Government. Yes, I am aware, that
there are many stupid people out there that believe they have a right to each individuals personal
information and that they have the right to sell it to third-paries for a profit... actually they do not.
They'll even defend their delusional and psychopathic mentality about how they're entitled to it.
It's a loop-hole, and loop-holes are not specifically legal. It's morons like these that ruin it for
everyone else.
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