Changelog for the recent versions

Version 1.9

1.9.1441 – released December 17, 2024

Added:

  • Disable the provision of recall functionality for all users (C204)
  • Disable the Image Creator in Microsoft Paint (C205)
  • Disable the Cocreator in Microsoft Paint (C206)
  • Disable AI-assisted image filling in Microsoft Paint (C207)

Changed:

  • Deactivation of Windows Copilot (C101)
  • Disable display of news and interesting topics in the taskbar for current users (M020)
  • Prohibit apps from running in the background (P024)
  • Category « Windows Copilot » renamed to « Windows AI »

Fixed:

  • French translation corrected
  • Description in multiple searches only opened on the second click

Info:

  • Compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10; x86, x64, and ARM architecture
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese

1.9.1440 – released December 11, 2024

Added:

  • Disabling the sign-in icon for a Microsoft account (E129, E229)
  • Disabling the automatic redirection from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge (E131)
  • Disabling advanced spell checking (E130, E230)
  • Disabling the desktop icon for information on « Windows Spotlight » (M028)

Changed:

  • Disable widgets display in Windows Explorer (M021) is now set to recommended
  • Deactivation of Windows Copilot + Recall now also under Windows 10 (C103, C203)
  • Dynamic detection of the installed Microsoft Office version
  • Disabled automatic text suggestions when composing emails (F001)
  • Disabled logging by the Microsoft Office telemetry agent (F003)
  • Disabled data submission by the Microsoft Office telemetry agent (F004)
  • Obfuscating filenames when submitted via telemetry (F005)
  • Disabled automatic updates (F006)
  • Disabled Microsoft Office surveys (F007)
  • Disabled feedback submission to Microsoft (F008)
  • Disabled feedback tracking by Microsoft (F009)
  • Disabled connected experiences in Office (F010)
  • Disabled connected experiences with content analysis (F011)
  • Disabled downloading online content for connected experiences (F012)
  • Disabled optional connected experiences in Office (F013)
  • Disabled participation in the user experience improvement program (F015)
  • Disabled display of LinkedIn information (F016)
  • Disabled tracking of feedback by Microsoft (F017)
  • Disabled display of news and interests in the taskbar on this device (M019)
  • Disabled display of news and interests in the taskbar for the current user (M020)
  • Disabled widgets display in Windows Explorer (M021)
  • Disabled automatic driver updates via Windows Update (W010)
  • Reformulated translated texts (P053, P054)
  • Revised display of Windows versions
  • Adjusted the layout of the main window

Fixed:

  • Microsoft Office telemetry settings were partially reset, now handled as a policy (F002)

Info:

  • Compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10; x86, x64, and ARM architecture
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese

1.9.1439 – released July 16, 2024

  • NEW: Native support for the ARM platform starting with Windows 11 version 24H2
  • NEW: Disable access to mobile devices
  • NEW: Disable Phone Link app
  • NEW: Disable showing suggestions for using mobile devices with Windows
  • NEW: Disable connecting the PC to mobile devices
  • FIX: Various bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1438 – released June 04, 2024

  • NEW: Disable Windows Copilot+ Recall (from Windows 11)
  • NEW: The start of the application has been accelerated again
  • NEW: Revised main view
  • NEW: Search now reacts directly when entering search queries without having to use input
  • FIX: Various bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1437 – released May 21, 2024

  • NEW: Disable remote assistance connections to this computer
  • NEW: Disable remote connections to this computer
  • NEW: Saving the configuration file in the start directory
  • NEW: Automatic migration of the previous configuration file
  • NEW: Saving states for multiple computers and users possible
  • NEW: Output of the description of the settings as comments when exporting
  • NEW: Ability to start the control panel if system restore is deactivated
  • NEW: The startup of the application has been accelerated
  • NEW: Output of the number of modified settings when applying menu actions
  • FIX: Various bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1436 – released October 24, 2023

  • NEW: « Copilot » category added
  • NEW: « Taskbar » category added
  • NEW: « Search » category added
  • NEW: Disable the search highlights in the taskbar
  • NEW: Disable the Windows Copilot
  • NEW: Disable the Copilot button from the taskbar
  • NEW: Disable search with AI in search box
  • FIX: Reset to factory settings adapted
  • FIX: Disable recordings of user activity
  • FIX: Disable storing users’ activity history on this device
  • FIX: Disable the submission of user activities to Microsoft
  • FIX: Disable storage of clipboard history for whole machine
  • FIX: Disable the transfer of the clipboard to other devices via the cloud
  • FIX: Disable storage of clipboard history for current user
  • FIX: Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program
  • FIX: Disable backup of text messages into the cloud
  • FIX: Disable suggestions in Start
  • FIX: Various bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1435 – released March 27, 2023

  • NEW: Reworked user interface
  • NEW: Disable Sidebar in Microsoft Edge
  • NEW: Disable Windows Media Player Diagnostics
  • FIX: Disable fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen
  • FIX: Various bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1433 – released October 25, 2022

  • NEW: Microsoft Edge settings available for entire machine
  • FIX: Corrected text at « Microsoft Edge: Disable saving passwords for websites »
  • FIX: The configuration file is no longer saved depending on the file name, but uniformly
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1434 – released October 25, 2022

  • FIX: Fixed Microsoft Edge settings permissions detection on some systems
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1433 – released October 25, 2022

  • NEW: Microsoft Edge settings available for entire machine
  • FIX: Corrected text at « Microsoft Edge: Disable saving passwords for websites »
  • FIX: The configuration file is no longer saved depending on the file name, but uniformly
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1432 – released October 20, 2022

  • NEW: Support for Windows 11 22H2
  • NEW: Splitting the settings for the current user and the entire computer into two tabs
  • NEW: Microsoft Edge: Disable saving passwords for websites
  • NEW: Microsoft Edge: Disable site safety services for more information about a visited website
  • NEW: Microsoft Edge: Disable typosquatting checker for site addresses
  • NEW: Possibility to display the ID of the setting for discovery in profiles
  • NEW: Improved Windows screen reader app support for the visually impaired
  • FIX: Improved display of search results in dark mode
  • FIX: Correction of the determined permissions for individual settings
  • FIX: Various bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1431 – released June 02, 2022

  • NEW: Disable diagnostic log collection
  • NEW: Disable downloading of OneSettings configuration settings
  • FIX: Disable connected experiences in Office
  • FIX: Disable connected experiences with content analytics
  • FIX: Disable online content downloading for connected experiences
  • FIX: Disable optional connected experiences in Office
  • FIX: Positioning of the dialog windows centered on the main window
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1430 – released May 31, 2022

  • NEW: Disable automatic receipt of updates
  • NEW: Disable Microsoft Office surveys
  • NEW: Disable feedback to Microsoft
  • NEW: Disable Microsoft’s feedback tracking
  • NEW: Disable connected experiences in Office
  • NEW: Disable connected experiences with content analytics
  • NEW: Disable online content downloading for connected experiences
  • NEW: Disable optional connected experiences in Office
  • NEW: Disable diagnostic data submission
  • NEW: Disable participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program
  • NEW: Disable the display of LinkedIn information
  • FIX: Error when starting High Contrast mode corrected
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1429 – released April 05, 2022

  • FIX: Error when starting High Contrast mode corrected
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1428 – released March 31, 2022

  • FIX: User-defined language combinations (e.g. display and keyboard language) are now recognized correctly
  • FIX: Text rendering of setting descriptions more legible in dark mode
  • FIX: Texts ran over the edge of the page for info and short instructions
  • FIX: Check mark in menu item when selecting a display mode again is no longer reset
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1427 – released March 29, 2022

  • NEW: Disable inline text prediction in mails
  • NEW: Disable telemetry for Microsoft Office
  • NEW: Disable logging for Microsoft Office Telemetry Agent
  • NEW: Disable upload of data for Microsoft Office Telemetry Agent
  • NEW: Obfuscate file names when uploading telemetry data
  • NEW: Disable installation of PC Health Check
  • NEW: Dark Mode revamped
  • FIX: Various minor adjustments
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1426 – released November 2, 2021

  • NEW: Support for Windows 10 21H2
  • NEW: « Do not show again » in the exit dialog
  • FIX: Incorrect colors for some buttons fixed
  • FIX: Small layout adjustments for Windows 11
  • FIX: Typos corrected in some languages
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1425 – released October 12, 2021

  • NEW: Disable widgets in Windows Explorer
  • NEW: Disable feedback reminders on this device
  • NEW: Dark and light modes can be manually activated
  • FIX: Disable extension of Windows search with Bing
  • FIX: Disable Windows dynamic configuration and update rollouts
  • FIX: Settings are only written to the config file (and no longer the INI file)
  • FIX: Adjustments to the user interface
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.9.1424 – released October 4, 2021

  • NEW: Support for Windows 11
  • NEW: Change of application name to « O&O ShutUp10++ »
  • NEW: Complete overworked user interface
  • NEW: Integration of dark mode (switches automatically depending on Windows settings)
  • NEW: Disable Cortana above lock screen
  • NEW: Disable shopping assistant in Microsoft Edge
  • NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots on this device
  • NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots for current user
  • NEW: Disable the ability for desktop apps to take screenshots for current user
  • NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots without borders on this device
  • NEW: Disable the ability for apps to take screenshots without borders for current user
  • NEW: Disable the ability for desktop apps to take screenshots without margins for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to music libraries on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to music libraries for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to downloads folder on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to downloads folder for current user
  • NEW: Disable the standard app for the headset button

Version 1.8

1.8.1423 – released July 1, 2021

  • FIX: With high contrast mode activated, the app crashed during startup
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1422 – released June 15, 2021

  • NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar on this device added for Windows 10 20H2
  • NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar for current user added for Windows 10 20H2
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1421 – released June 2, 2021

  • NEW: Windows 10 Version 21H1 Support
  • NEW: Disable « Meet now » in the task bar on this device
  • NEW: Disable « Meet now » in the task bar for current user
  • NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar on this device
  • NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar for current user
  • Startup of application optimized
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1420 – released March 30, 2021

  • FIX: Disable telemetry
  • FIX: Disable automatic driver updates through Windows Update
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1419 – released March 9, 2021

  • NEW: Disable the possibility of suggesting to finish the setup of the device
  • FIX: Determining registry key permissions has resulted in fewer displayed settings on some Windows systems.
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1418 – released March 2, 2021

  • FIX: Determining registry key permissions has resulted in fewer displayed settings on some NT domain systems.
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1417 – released February 9, 2021

  • FIX: Determining registry key permissions has resulted in fewer displayed settings on some NT domain systems.
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1415 – released October 7, 2020

  • NEW: Support for Windows 10 2009 (20H2)
  • FIX: It is no longer possible to deactivate Windows Defender using the registry setting, so this setting is no longer supported
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1414 – released September 24, 2020

  • FIX: NCSI setting upgraded to critical, as it can lead to problems under Windows 10 2004
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1413 – released June 16, 2020

  • NEW: Disable Windows Error Reporting
  • FIX: Bug when using the app with Windows 10 Build 14393 fixed
  • FIX: Corrected spelling mistakes in translations
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1412 – released June 9, 2020

  • NEW: Disable tracking in the web
  • NEW: Disable search and website suggestions
  • NEW: Disable SmartScreen Filter
  • NEW: Disable automatic completion of web addresses in address bar
  • NEW: Disable form suggestions
  • NEW: Disable user feedback in toolbar
  • NEW: Disable storing and autocompleting of credit card data on websites
  • NEW: Disable check for saved payment methods by sites
  • NEW: Disable sending info about websites visited
  • NEW: Disable sending data about browser usage
  • NEW: Disable personalizing advertising, search, news and other services
  • NEW: Disable use of web service to resolve navigation errors
  • NEW: Disable suggestion of similar sites when website cannot be found
  • NEW: Disable suggestions from local providers
  • NEW: Disable preload of pages for faster browsing and searching
  • NEW: Disable suggestions in the timeline
  • NEW: Disable suggestions in Start
  • NEW: Disable tips, tricks, and suggestions when using Windows
  • NEW: Disable showing suggested content in the Settings app
  • NEW: Disable text suggestions when typing on the software keyboard
  • FIX: Malformed configuration files will be handled by the application
  • FIX: Description of Microsoft Edge for new and legacy version changed
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1411 – released June 2, 2020

  • NEW: Disable app access to motion on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to movements for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to phone calls on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to phone calls for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to radios on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to radios for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to unpaired devices on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to unpaired devices for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to device location on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to device location for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to unpaired devices on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to unpaired devices for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to eye tracking on this device
  • NEW: Disable app access to eye tracking for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to use voice activation for current user
  • NEW: Disable app access to use voice activation when device is locked for current user
  • FIX: Disable app access to your location
  • FIX: Disable app access to wireless connections
  • FIX: Disable app access to loosely coupled devices
  • FIX: Saving the language settings was not performed correctly in some cases
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1410 – released May 12, 2020

  • NEW: Detected changes to the settings are displayed again when the program is started again, unless they have been explicitly accepted
  • NEW: Accepted changes to the settings remain visible until the next program start
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to diagnostic information on this device
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to camera on this device
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to microphone on this device
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to notifications on this device
  • FIX: Deactivate app access to diagnostic information for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to user account information for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to calendar for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to email for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to tasks for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to messages for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to documents for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to images for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to videos for current users
  • NEW: Deactivate app access to the file system for current users
  • FIX: Italian comments in the Config-File edited
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.8.1409 – released March 24, 2020

  • NEW: Combination of multiple settings in a single setting
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

Version 1.7

1.7.1408 – released February 24, 2020

  • NEW: Deactivate automatic saving and filling of credit card data
  • NEW: Deactivate the start of Microsoft Edge in the background
  • NEW: Deactivate loading of the start and new tab pages in the background
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1407 – released February 11, 2020

  • NEW: Output of the parameter description for command line calls extended
  • FIX: Use of imported settings via command line were not saved
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1406 – released February 04, 2020

  • NEW: Online speech recognition can be deactivated
  • NEW: Differentiation of settings according to effect for the entire computer or current users
  • NEW: Clipboard deactivation extended
  • NEW: Revised access of apps to computer location
  • NEW: When creating settings via the menu, the previous settings of the other categories are no longer reset
  • FIX: Application of imported settings were not saved
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1405 – released December 06, 2019

  • FIX: Application of predefined settings via menu were not saved
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

1.7.1404 – released December 03, 2019

  • NEW: Support for Windows 10 1909 (19H2)
  • NEW: Category « Activity History and Clipboard » added
  • NEW: Disable user activity recordings
  • NEW: Disable saving the activity history of users on this device
  • NEW: Disable transfer of user activity to Microsoft
  • NEW: Deactivate storage of the history of the clipboard
  • NEW: Disable transfer of the clipboard to other devices via the cloud
  • FIX: Display of menus on touchscreen corrected
  • FIX: Adjustments to the HighContrast modes
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

Version 1.6

Version 1.6.1403 – released September 10, 2019

  • NEW: Chinese (simplified) language integrated
  • NEW: Search field in task bar can be deactivated (from Windows 10 1903)
  • FIX: Deactivating the Bing search is only recommended reservedly, as there are currently problems with Windows search under Windows 10 1903
  • FIX: The wording in the English version was changed from passive to active to make it clearer
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)

Version 1.6.1402 – released Mai 07, 2019

  • NEW: Support for Windows 10 1903 (19H1, formerly Redstone 6)
  • NEW: Spanish language version integrated
  • FIX: Automatic restart on language change works again
  • FIX: Double spaces in text removed
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian

Version 1.6.1401 – released January 30, 2019

  • NEW: Only one entity of O&O ShutUp10 can be started
  • FIX: Layout of descriptions when starting as a non-Administrator corrected
  • FIX: Description of the saved location for settings corrected
  • FIX: Written error in the French version corrected
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

1.6.1400 – released December 18, 2018

  • Cortana
    • FIX: Deactivation required rebooting the computer
  • Microsoft Edge
    • NEW: Deactivate form suggestions
    • NEW: Disable Cortana in Microsoft Edge
    • NEW: Disable search history display
    • FIX: Disable auto-completion of websites and searches
  • Lock screen
    • NEW: Disable notifications on the lock screen
  • Various
    • NEW: Disable contacts in the taskbar
  • General
    • NEW: Change log can be called up from the Help Menu
    • Diverse Bugfixes, u.a. Schreibfehler
  • Verfügbar in Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch, Italienisch und Russisch

Version 1.6.1399 – released October 4, 2018

  • Enhancements and adaptations for Windows 10 1809 Redstone 5 (Build 17763)
  • NEW: Command line parameter, to suppress error messages in read-only config files: /ignorereadonlycfg
  • Miscellaneous bug fixes, incl. typing errors
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1398 – released July 9, 2018

  • NEW: Disable app access to documents (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
  • NEW: Disable app access to images (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
  • NEU: Disable app access to videos (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
  • NEW: Disable app access to the file system (starting from Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803)
  • FIX: Use of the factory settings sporadically stopped working
  • FIX: Incorrect display of the Windows 10 Edition when Enterprise is installed and licensed for Pro
  • User interface adapted
  • Bug Fixes: Various small bug fixes
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1397 – released July 5, 2018

  • NEW: Blue-Gray color scheme for buttons as a result of many user requests, these can be enabled via a display menu
  • NEW: Disable automatic download and updating of maps
  • NEW: Disable unwanted network activity on the setting page for offline maps
  • NEW: Disable online activation for Key Management Service
  • NEW: Extension of settings for shutting off Cortana for Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803 (Build 17134)
  • NEW: Error notification when the configuration file can’t be written
  • NEW: Version display in error dialogs
  • User interface adapted
  • Bug Fixes: Various small bug fixes
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1396 – released May 2, 2018

  • Adapted for the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update 1803 (Build 17134)
  • Fixed issue with finding High Contrast mode on user-defined schemes
  • User interface adapted
  • Bug Fixes: Various small bug fixes
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1395 – released December 21, 2017

  • Coloring in the user interface revamped
  • Bugfix for Exception 0x80131501 when starting
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.6.1394 – released November 08, 2017

  • New Setting: Disable saving SMS messages to the cloud
  • New Setting: Disable network access for OneDrive before log-in
  • New Setting: Disable Updates for voice recognition and synthesis
  • New Setting: Disable Cloud Search form Cortana
  • Bugfix implemented for Exception 0x80004003 when starting under Windows 10 Build 10240
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.6.1393 – released October 20, 2017

  • Support for high contrast mode revamped and enhanced
  • System Restore Points can now be created multiple times consecutively
  • « Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program » revamped (now affects local computers, no longer group policies)
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.6.1392 – released October 18, 2017

  • Bug fix for setting « Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program »
  • Bug fix for saving window settings for multiple monitors
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.6.1391 – released on October 17, 2017

  • Provision for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (1709 – Redstone 3).
  • User interface revamp:
    • Improved display of settings and descriptions
    • Grouping of categories reversible
    • Group by activation status, setting name, category and recommendation grade
    • Save the window position
    • Problems with main window size changes resolved
  • Windows system information enhanced.
  • New Settings:
    • Deactivate ads in Windows Explorer
    • Deactivate Windows program on user-friendliness
    • Deactivate automatic download of manufacturer applications for devices
  • Fixes:
    • Deactivate automatic download of manufacturer applications for devices
    • Enhanced tips on settings that may affect X-BOX usage
    • Small bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.5

Version 1.5.1390 – released on May 09, 2017

  • Changing languages now available in the Help Menu
  • Adjustments to the UI
  • Small bug fixes
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian and Russian.

Version 1.5.1389 – released on April 11, 2017

  • Extensions and customization for Windows 10 Creators Update 1703 (Build 15063)
  • New Settings:
    • Tracking of app starts
    • Policy for apps to access emails
    • Policy for apps to access contacts
    • Policy for apps to access tasks
    • Policy for apps to access call history
    • Policy for apps to access messages
    • Extension of feedback & diagnostic settings
    • Running apps in the background
    • Disable advertising via Bluetooth
  • Portability of application improved
    • Settings are no longer saved in the registry but in an INI file
    • It will be created automatically in the working directory of the application
    • It can be used across computer boundaries by multiple users
  • Following errors were fixed:
    • Disabling driver updates corrected
    • Factory settings revised
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian
    • Localizations for new settings descriptions will soon be available in French, Italian, and Russian

Version 1.4

Version 1.4.1388 – released on March 21, 2017

  • Advanced error management when creating System Restore Points
  • Problems with some systems when creating System Restore Points
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.4.1387 – released on March 7, 2017

  • Following settings were changed:
    • Setting « Do not display last users on lock screen » was removed as some users had problems accessing their system
  • Following errors were fixed:
    • Dialogue boxes were defective in high contrast mode
    • Crash when clicking links where Google Chrome is set as the standard browser
    • Problems detecting some Windows 10 OEM versions
    • Notifications that some settings are managed by the organisation did not disappear after applying factory settings
    • Factory settings revised
  • Available in English, German, French, Italian and Russian

Version 1.4.1386 – released on December 12, 2016

  • New Settings
    • Disable Microsoft from conducting experiments on the system
    • Disable Tips, Tricks und Suggestions while using Windows
    • Disable occasional app suggestions in the Start menu
  • When closing, message about Restart after Windows updates
  • Bug fixes
    • Restoration point will only be created when changes need to be executed
    • Closing via the file menu now also displays a dialog about restarting the system
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, and Russian
  • Language will be automatically selected based on settings in Windows

Version 1.4.1385 – released on November 16, 2016

  • New Category « Microsoft Edge »
    • Disable websites saving protected media licenses on my device
    • Disable SmartScreen Filter
    • Disable Flip Ahead
    • Disable Tracking in web
    • Disable suggestions for searches and websites
    • Do not optimize web search results on the task bar for vocal output
  • Downgrading the following settings to « critical » because some users had problems logging into Windows when the setting was enabled
    • Don’t show last user on the lock screen
    • Fade-out ID of the logged-in user on the lock screen
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, and Russian
  • Language will be automatically selected based on settings in Windows
  • Minor bug fixes

Version 1.4.1384 – released on November 1, 2016

  • New category « Lock Screen »
    • Advertizements on the lock screen can be deactivated
    • Windows Spotlight can be deactivated
    • Do not display the last user on the lock screen
    • Hide identification of the logged-in user on the lock screen
  • Further enhancements for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
  • Dreating system restore points revamped
  • False file name in French version corrected
  • Small bug fixes

Version 1.4.1383 – released on August 16, 2016

  • O&O ShutUp10 is no longer a ZIP that has to be unpacked, but just one single executable file that can be started without installation
  • Now supports high contrast mode
  • Small bug fixes

Version 1.3

Version 1.3.1359 – released on August 10, 2016

  • Compatibility with Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607 Redstone 1)
    • Wi-Fi-Sense is no longer offered, so deactivating this function is now obsolete
    • Various group policies were changed according to their validity, which so far has had no impact on O&O ShutUp10
    • Cortana can no longer be deactivated over Windows settings: O&O ShutUp10 can still do this ;-)
    • Deactivation of OneDrive is no longer recommended with limitations, rather it is no longer recommended
    • Some customers use OneDrive for data images so that a deactivation means they no longer have access to important functions
    • To avoid deactivating in error, we have updated the recommendation level to “not recommended”
  • Tooltips explain the meaning of the icons for recommendation levels
  • The Info page now also displays the Windows 10 Version (Threshold 1, Threshold 2 and Redstone 1) to improve communication with our Support Team
  • Various bug fixes

Version 1.3.1358 – released on June 14, 2016

  • The command line option « /quiet » was not being correctly considered during import
  • New option « /nosrp » prevents creation of System Restore Points (SRP)
    • This applies to import over a command line, particularly combined with the option « /quiet »
    • The option also applies to starting the application normally, so that no SRPS are created
  • Various small Bug fixes

Version 1.3.1357 – released on May 30, 2016

  • New status display when creating system restore points
  • Dialog box when new start required after closing O&O ShutUp10
  • Creation of system restore points revamped
  • Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1356 – released on March 10, 2016

  • Deferring Upgrades no longer resets security updates
  • Advanced exception handling has been integrated
    • Starting O&O ShutUp10 under the German Windows 10 Insider Build 14279 causes the German version of O&O ShutUp10 to crash.
    • This also affects other applications from other manufacturers.
    • Workaround: Start OOSU10.EXE over a command line using the parameter « /lang:en » to load the English version.
  • Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1355 – released on February 20, 2016

  • Option to deactivate the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI)
  • Option to deactivate WiFi Sense for current and/or all users
  • SmartScreen Filter settings adapted and description corrected
  • Various grammatical errors in the english version corrected
  • Executable file modified
  • Small bug fixes

Version 1.3.1354 – released on November 11, 2016

  • Changes between two starts of O&O ShutUp10 (e.g. due to Windows Updates or manual changes) are recognized and displayed: users can choose whether to adopt or reverse these changes
  • Changes are stored in the Registry under HKCUSOFTWAREO&OO&O ShutUp101.3
  • All links are now converted to SSL
  • Subtle revamp of the UI
  • Small Bug fixes
  • Copyright extended to 2016

Version 1.2

Version 1.2.1353 – released on December 2, 2015

  • Italian as new language integrated (next to German, English, Russian and French)
  • Settings changed while loading an admin profile in user mode are now counted correctly
  • Settings can now be correctly exported in user mode
  • « Skype » removed from the apps settings because it is not available as app

Version 1.2.1352 – released on November 18, 2015

  • French language version integrated (next to German, English and Russian)
  • Broken switches corrected
  • Minor corrections

Version 1.2.1351 – released on November 16, 2015

  • Russian language version integrated (next to English and German)
  • Modifying multiple settings over the action menu now takes into account the user’s privileges
  • Display of settings for users with no administrative privileges is automatically deactivated
  • The GUI window size can now be freely adjusted
  • Multiple minor corrections

Version 1.2.1350 – released on November 6, 2015

  • Some users experienced problems on their systems while loading the resources; this issue has been fixed with this version

Version 1.2.1349 – released on November 3, 2015

  • Starting the application and defining settings now possible as a non-administrator
  • New settings for Windows Defender and Microsoft SpyNet
  • Importing settings now possible over a command line
  • Short instructions expanded
  • Applications is now a single executable file (was previously a ZIP directory)
  • Small improvements to the user interface

Version 1.1

Version 1.1.1348 – released on October 7, 2015

  • New Cortana settings added
  • A notice will be shown should creation of restore points be disabled
  • FIX: Minor bug fixes

Version 1.1.1347 – released on September 28, 2015

  • Synchronization with Windows accounts is now possible
  • A Cortana setting was moved as a result of synchronization (Synchronization of language settings)
  • Graphic interface revised
  • FIX: Minor bug fixes

Version 1.1.1346 – released on September 18, 2015

  • NEW: Import and Export of settings possible
  • NEW: Import possible via Scripting
  • NEW: Simultaneous scan of settings and their descriptions
  • NEW: Optically highlighting search results
  • FIX: « Sensors for locating the system and its orientation » downgraded to somewhat recommended because activation of a Tablet’s orientation is no longer recognized and might result in problems.
  • FIX: Minor bug fixes

Version 1.0

Version 1.0.1345 – released on September 4, 2015

  • New Short Guide available in Help menu
  • New category for the personal assistant Cortana
  • Various options for settings
  • Revised filter features
  • Minor errors corrected

Version 1.0.1344 – released on August 27, 2015

  • Deactivation of WiFi Sense for contacts (pass on over facebook, Skype etc)
  • Deactivation of error reports for handwriting input (Tablets)
  • Advanced deactivation of location functionality
  • Deactivation of script function in location
  • Improved recognition of own settings
  • Spelling and translation corrections
  • Graphic display revamped

Version 1.0.1343 – released on August 24, 2015

  • Notice regarding a required new start when system settings are changed
  • More settings added
  • Small Bug fixes

Version 1.0.1342 – released on August 21, 2015

  • „Deactivating Windows Update“ has been enhanced and takes the service into account (particularly important for Windows 10 Home Edition)
  • Settings Error corrected
  • Search is no longer case sensitive

Version 1.0.1341 – released on August 19, 2015

  • Explanations of the button functions in main display enhanced
  • Notes on the individual settings explanations enhanced
  • Grammatical text errors corrected

Version 1.0.1337 – released on August 18, 2015

  • First public release