Spybot Anti-Beacon
Block and combat the various tracking problems that come with Windows.
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: Safer-Networking
Release : Spybot Anti-Beacon 3.4
Antivirus check: passed
Spybot Anti-Beacon is a utility program designed to block and combats the various tracking problems that is associated with Windows. It is a small and compact utility program that runs in the background.
Features:
- Small, Clean and Free
- Very easy to install into your computer system
- The configuration is very simple and straight forward, even for the novice users
- Well supported to include most recent threats
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Spybot Anti-Beacon for Windows is a tool that will prevent tracking information to be sent back to software and OS providers. It is a very compact, clean and free utility which does the job it was intended for. It is well supported with updates and upgrades frequently provided. This utility program will attempt to stop Windows 10 from sending data back to the OS manufacturer. It was created by Spybot Search and Destroy which is a well respected and industry leader. The vast majority of past users and reviewers have given it a positive rating. This has caused the developers of this program to invest more time and resources to improve the software's capabilities and features.
It is a small and compact but very effective utility.
Please note that this tool with disabling the following on the installed computer system:
- Steps Recorder
- Wi-Fi Sense
- Apps using advertising ID
- Telemetry Hosts
- Telemetry Services
- Consumer Experience Improvements Program
- Application Impact Telemetry
- P2P Windows Updates outside the local network.
This software utility requires an Operating System of Windows 10. The hard drive space and RAM required is minimal. It is recommended that the CPU be at least an Intel 3 or equivalent.
If there are any conflicts with other applications or utilities, one should install Spybot Anti-beacon and reinstall. If this does not work, please contact support or see one of the many related group chats.
PROS
Ease of use with clear, user-friendly interface.
Offers detailed explanations for each blocking action.
CONS
Does not provide real-time protection against tracking.
Limited compatibility with operating systems.
