noid-privacy/Modules/Privacy/Config/Privacy-Paranoid.json

{
  "Mode": "Paranoid",
  "Description": "Hardcore privacy - Works on all editions (NOT recommended for production)",
  "BestFor": "Air-gapped, kiosk systems, extreme privacy requirements only",
  "Warnings": [
    "AllowTelemetry=0: Enterprise/Education only (Pro falls back to Required=1)",
    "Force Deny ALL: Mic, Camera, Location, Contacts, Calendar, etc.",
    "BREAKS: Teams, Zoom, Skype, and ALL video conferencing!",
    "WerSvc disabled: NO error reporting, support severely limited",
    "Scheduled tasks disabled: CEIP, AppExperience, DiskDiagnostic",
    "NOT recommended for production - use only in controlled environments"
  ],
  
  "DataCollection": {
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\DataCollection": {
      "AllowTelemetry": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Diagnostic data OFF"
      },
      "LimitDiagnosticLogCollection": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Limit additional diagnostic log collection"
      },
      "DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No feedback popups"
      },
      "DisableOneSettingsDownloads": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Block dynamic config downloads from Microsoft"
      }
    }
  },
  
  "Personalization": {
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CloudContent": {
      "DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No personalized tips from diagnostic data"
      },
      "DisableWindowsSpotlightFeatures": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Disable all Windows Spotlight features"
      },
      "DisableWindowsSpotlightOnSettings": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No Spotlight on Settings page"
      },
      "DisableWindowsSpotlightOnActionCenter": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No Spotlight on Action Center"
      },
      "DisableThirdPartySuggestions": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No third-party suggestions"
      },
      "DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No Spotlight collection on desktop"
      },
      "DisableCloudOptimizedContent": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No cloud-optimized content/tips from Microsoft"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\AdvertisingInfo": {
      "DisabledByGroupPolicy": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Disable Advertising ID (via Group Policy)"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Explorer": {
      "DisableSoftLanding": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No tips and suggestions bubbles"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Explorer": {
      "DisableGraphRecentItems": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Disable cloud file metadata in Explorer (Recent, Recommended, Insights from MS account)"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced": {
      "Start_IrisRecommendations": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable Start Menu app recommendations/ads"
      },
      "ShowSyncProviderNotifications": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable OneDrive/Sync provider ads in Explorer"
      },
      "Start_TrackProgs": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable app launch tracking for Start/Search improvements"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\International\\User Profile": {
      "HttpAcceptLanguageOptOut": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Disable websites accessing language list"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\ContentDeliveryManager": {
      "ContentDeliveryAllowed": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable content delivery (suggested content)"
      },
      "SubscribedContent-338393Enabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable suggested content in Settings app"
      },
      "SubscribedContent-353694Enabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable suggested content in Settings app"
      },
      "SubscribedContent-353696Enabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable suggested content in Settings app"
      },
      "SubscribedContentEnabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable all subscribed content"
      },
      "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable system pane suggestions"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\SystemSettings\\AccountNotifications": {
      "EnableAccountNotifications": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable notifications in Settings app"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\UserProfileEngagement": {
      "ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable 'Get the most out of Windows' suggestions"
      }
    }
  },
  
  "SearchAndCloud": {
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Windows Search": {
      "DisableWebSearch": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "No web search in Start menu"
      },
      "ConnectedSearchUseWeb": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "No connected search to web"
      },
      "AllowCloudSearch": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "No cloud search"
      },
      "AllowCortana": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable Cortana (legacy)"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Search": {
      "BingSearchEnabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable Bing search integration (user-level)"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\SearchSettings": {
      "IsDynamicSearchBoxEnabled": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable Search Highlights (trending topics, news)"
      }
    }
  },
  
  "InputAndSync": {
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\InputPersonalization": {
      "AllowInputPersonalization": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "No cloud-based input personalization"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\TextInput": {
      "AllowLinguisticDataCollection": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Don't send typing data to Microsoft for language model improvement"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\System": {
      "EnableActivityFeed": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable activity feed"
      },
      "PublishUserActivities": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Don't publish user activities"
      },
      "UploadUserActivities": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Don't upload user activities to cloud"
      },
      "AllowCrossDeviceClipboard": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable cloud clipboard sync between devices"
      },
      "AllowClipboardHistory": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable clipboard history (Win+V) - PARANOID ONLY"
      },
      "EnableCdp": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable cross-device experiences (Continue on PC)"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\InputPersonalization": {
      "RestrictImplicitTextCollection": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Block typing data collection"
      },
      "RestrictImplicitInkCollection": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Block inking/handwriting data collection"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Personalization\\Settings": {
      "AcceptedPrivacyPolicy": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable inking/typing personalization toggle in Settings"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\InputPersonalization\\TrainedDataStore": {
      "HarvestContacts": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Don't harvest contacts for personalization"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\SettingSync": {
      "DisableSettingSync": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Disable settings sync"
      },
      "DisableSettingSyncUserOverride": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "User cannot override sync disable"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Dsh": {
      "AllowNewsAndInterests": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable Widgets/News and Interests"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\FindMyDevice": {
      "AllowFindMyDevice": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 0,
        "Description": "Disable Find My Device tracking - PARANOID ONLY"
      }
    }
  },
  
  "LocationAndAppPrivacy": {
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\LocationAndSensors": {
      "DisableLocation": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 1,
        "Description": "Disable location services"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\AppPrivacy": {
      "LetAppsAccessLocation": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny location access for apps"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessRadios": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny radio access for apps"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessCallHistory": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny call history access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessMicrophone": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny microphone (BREAKS Teams/Zoom/Skype!)"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessCamera": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny camera (BREAKS video conferencing!)"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessContacts": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny contacts access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessCalendar": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny calendar access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessNotifications": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny notification access for apps - PARANOID ONLY"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessEmail": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny email access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessMessaging": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny messaging access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessTrustedDevices": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny trusted devices access"
      },
      "LetAppsSyncWithDevices": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny device sync"
      },
      "LetAppsGetDiagnosticInfo": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny app diagnostics access"
      },
      "LetAppsActivateWithVoice": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny voice activation access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessAccountInfo": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny account info access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessPhone": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny phone calls access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessTasks": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny tasks access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessGraphicsCaptureProgrammatic": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny screenshot/screen recording access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessGraphicsCaptureWithoutBorder": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny screenshot border access"
      },
      "LetAppsAccessGenerativeAI": {
        "Type": "DWord",
        "Value": 2,
        "Description": "Force Deny generative AI access"
      }
    },
    "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\appDiagnostics": {
      "Value": {
        "Type": "String",
        "Value": "Deny",
        "Description": "Deny app diagnostics access (UI toggle)"
      }
    },
    "HKLM:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\appDiagnostics": {
      "Value": {
        "Type": "String",
        "Value": "Deny",
        "Description": "Deny app diagnostics access system-wide (UI toggle)"
      }
    }
  },
  
  "Services": [
    {
      "Name": "DiagTrack",
      "DisplayName": "Connected User Experiences and Telemetry",
      "StartupType": "Disabled",
      "Description": "Telemetry service - disabled in Paranoid mode"
    },
    {
      "Name": "dmwappushservice",
      "DisplayName": "Device Management Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Push message Routing Service",
      "StartupType": "Disabled",
      "Description": "WAP Push service - disabled in Paranoid mode"
    },
    {
      "Name": "WerSvc",
      "DisplayName": "Windows Error Reporting Service",
      "StartupType": "Disabled",
      "Description": "Error reporting service - DISABLED IN PARANOID (breaks error analysis!)"
    }
  ],
  
  "ScheduledTasks": [
    "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Application Experience\\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser",
    "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Application Experience\\ProgramDataUpdater",
    "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Application Experience\\StartupAppTask",
    "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Customer Experience Improvement Program\\Consolidator",
    "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Customer Experience Improvement Program\\UsbCeip",
    "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\DiskDiagnostic\\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector"
  ]
}