diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d1d3dc2..784e84b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,5 @@ # 🛡️ NoID Privacy - Professional Windows 11 Security & Privacy Hardening Framework -> **⚠️ DISCLAIMER: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.** -> This tool makes deep modifications to the Windows Registry and System Services. While extensive backups are created, the authors accept **no responsibility for any damage, data loss, or system instability**. Always review changes before applying. -
[![PowerShell](https://img.shields.io/badge/PowerShell-5.1%2B-blue.svg?logo=powershell)](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell) @@ -10,6 +7,9 @@ [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-GPL--3.0-green.svg?logo=gnu)](LICENSE) [![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-2.2.3-blue.svg)](CHANGELOG.md) [![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/status-production--ready-brightgreen.svg)]() +[![GitHub Stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/NexusOne23/noid-privacy?style=flat&logo=github)](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/stargazers) +[![Last Commit](https://img.shields.io/github/last-commit/NexusOne23/noid-privacy?style=flat)](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/commits) +[![Website](https://img.shields.io/badge/Website-noid--privacy.com-0078D4?style=flat&logo=globe)](https://noid-privacy.com) --- @@ -24,59 +24,42 @@ **7 Independent Security Modules • Modular Design • Complete BAVR Pattern** +[![Get NoID Privacy PRO](https://img.shields.io/badge/Get_NoID_Privacy_PRO-€39.99_One--Time-success?style=for-the-badge)](https://noid-privacy.com) +
+> **⚠️ DISCLAIMER:** This tool modifies Windows Registry and System Services. Full backups are created automatically (BAVR pattern), but always [create a system backup](#-system-backup-required) before running. Use at your own risk. + --- -## ⚠️ CRITICAL: Domain-Joined Systems & System Backup - -> **⚡ READ THIS BEFORE RUNNING** This tool modifies critical Windows security settings! +
+⚠️ CRITICAL: Domain-Joined Systems & System Backup (click to expand) ### 🏢 Domain-Joined Systems (Active Directory) **WARNING:** This tool is **NOT recommended for production domain-joined systems** without AD team coordination! -**Why?** - This tool modifies **local Group Policies** - Domain Group Policies **override local policies every 90 minutes** - Your hardening **may be reset automatically** by domain GPOs -- Can lead to configuration conflicts and "flapping" behavior -**RECOMMENDED USE CASES:** -- Standalone systems (Home/Workgroup) -- Home/Personal PCs (not domain-joined) -- Virtual machines (testing/lab environments) -- Air-gapped systems -- Test/development domain-joined systems (non-production) +**Recommended for:** Standalone systems, Home/Personal PCs, VMs, air-gapped systems, test/dev environments. -**For Enterprise/Domain Environments:** -- **Integrate these settings into your Domain Group Policies instead!** -- Coordinate with your Active Directory team before using this tool - ---- +**For Enterprise/Domain Environments:** Integrate these settings into your Domain Group Policies instead! ### 💾 System Backup REQUIRED -**Before running this tool, you MUST create:** +**Before running this tool, create:** 1. **Windows System Restore Point** (recommended) 2. **Full System Image/Backup** (critical!) 3. **VM Snapshot** (if running in virtual machine) -**Why?** -- This tool creates **internal backups** for rollback (Registry, Services, Tasks) -- However, a **full system backup** protects against: - - Unforeseen system issues - - Hardware failures during hardening - - Configuration conflicts - - Critical errors +The tool creates internal backups for rollback (BAVR pattern), but a full system backup protects against unforeseen issues, hardware failures, and configuration conflicts. -**Backup Tools:** -- Windows Backup (Settings → System → Storage → Backup) -- System Image (wbadmin, Macrium Reflect, Acronis) -- Hyper-V/VMware: Checkpoint/Snapshot +**Backup Tools:** Windows Backup, wbadmin, Macrium Reflect, Acronis, Hyper-V/VMware Snapshots. -**⚠️ IMPORTANT: Create your backup BEFORE running the tool. The tool does NOT verify backup existence.** +
--- @@ -791,8 +774,9 @@ Logs/NoIDPrivacy_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.log | Platform | Link | |----------|------| +| 🌐 **Website** | [noid-privacy.com](https://noid-privacy.com) — All platforms, pricing, and documentation | | 🪟 **Windows** | You're here! | -| 🐧 **Linux** | [NoID Privacy for Linux](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy-linux) — 300+ checks, 42 sections, `--ai` flag for AI-powered fixes | +| 🐧 **Linux** | [NoID Privacy for Linux](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy-linux) — 300+ checks, 42 sections, `--ai` flag for AI-powered fixes (free & open source) | | 📱 **Android** | [NoID Privacy on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noid.privacy) — 81 checks, 10 categories, permission audit, Chrome hardening, anti-theft | --- @@ -862,8 +846,7 @@ The authors are not responsible for any damage or data loss. ## 📈 Project Status -**Current Version:** 2.2.3 -**Last Updated:** January 7, 2026 +**Current Version:** 2.2.3 **Status:** Production-Ready ### Release Highlights v2.2.3 @@ -890,9 +873,9 @@ The authors are not responsible for any damage or data loss. **Made with 🛡️ for the Windows Security Community** -[Report Bug](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/issues) [Request Feature](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/issues) [Discussions](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/discussions) +[Report Bug](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/issues) · [Request Feature](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/issues) · [Discussions](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/discussions) · [Website](https://noid-privacy.com) - **Star this repo** if you find it useful! +**[⭐ Star this repo](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy)** if you find it useful!