Aegis for Windows 7/8.x - Block all known Microsoft spying and Windows 10 upgrade elements

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Aegis for Windows 7/8.x - Block all known Microsoft spying and Windows 10 upgrade elements (v/technology)

submitted 1 month ago by thepower

==/==/==[ tiny.cc/aegisvoat ]==/==/== Updated Sun Mar 27 2016 1600 UTC ==\==\==[ tiny.cc/aegisvoat ]==\==\==

Details:

Block 201 bad hosts, change windows update to check/notify (do not download/install), disable automatic delivery of internet explorer via windows update, disable ceip/gwx/skydrive(aka onedrive)/spynet/telemetry/wifisense, disable remote registry, disable 31 scheduled tasks, disable windows 10 download directory, remove diagtrack, sync time to ntp.org, hide/uninstall 50 kb updates (see below).

Download:

Stable Release v1.17

Unstable/WIP Release v1.18

Instructions:

Download, unzip, disable anti-virus, right click on aegis.cmd, click "run as administrator", follow on-screen instructions.

Note: If unable to uninstall some kb's this post may help.

Internet Explorer:

Some updates which may contain critical security patches for ie, as well as automated delivery of ie and related updates, will be blocked. Due to the obvious security risk posed by running an unpatched browser we strongly advise to uninstall ie. If you plan to continue to use ie you should probably not run this script - or manually patch and do so at your own risk.

Liability:

All code except sed and setacl is provided as open source 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. However I assume no liability for any problems so use it at your own risk.

License:

There is no official license - you are welcome to modify and share my code and you do not have to give me credit. I do appreciate any feedback and I will give you credit if I use your ideas. This script is the product of a collaborate effort and does not belong to any one person.

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 have problems getting Windows Update to work properly after running the script you may need to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or the System Update Readiness Tool. If you have recently installed updates and have not yet rebooted you should reboot before running the script. If you are on a fresh install you may want to install all updates before running Aegis for the first time, otherwise it may take a long time to update.

kb update	description
kb971033	update for windows activation technologies
kb2882822	update for adding itracerelogger interface support
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
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
kb3042058	update for cipher suite priority order (contains winlogon spying elements)
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
kb3058168	activate windows 10 from windows 8 or windows 8.1, and windows server 2012 or windows server 2012 r2 kms hosts
kb3064683	update for windows 8.1 oobe modifications to reserve windows 10
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
kb3072318	update for windows 8.1 oobe modifications to reserve windows 10
kb3074677	compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
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
kb3081437	august 18, 2015, compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
kb3081454	september 8, 2015, compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
kb3081954	update for work folders improvements in windows 7 sp1 (contains telemetry elements)
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
kb3086255	september 8, 2015, security update for the graphics component in windows (breaks safedisc)
kb3088195	october 13, 2015, security update for windows kernel (reported to contain a keylogger)
kb3090045	windows update for reserved devices in windows 8.1 or windows 7 sp1 (windows 10 upgrade elements)
kb3093983	security update for internet explorer: october 13, 2015 (ie spying elements)
kb3102810	windows 10 upgrade elements
kb3102812	windows 10 upgrade elements
kb3112343	update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 december 2015
kb3112336	update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 december 2015
kb3123862	updated capabilities to upgrade windows 8.1 and windows 7
kb3135445	windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2: february 2016
kb3135449	windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2: february 2016
kb3138612	windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2: march 2016
kb3138615	windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2: march 2016
kb3139929	security update for internet explorer: march 8, 2016
kb3146449	updated internet explorer 11 capabilities to upgrade windows 8.1 and windows 7

==/==/==[ [tiny.cc/aegisvoat](https://tiny.cc/aegisvoat) ]==/==/== **Updated Sun Mar 27 2016 1600 UTC** ==\\==\\==[ [tiny.cc/aegisvoat](https://tiny.cc/aegisvoat) ]==\\==\\==

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**Details:**

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**Download:**

[Stable Release v1.17](https://github.com/th3power/aegis-voat/archive/v1.17.zip)

[Unstable/WIP Release v1.18](https://github.com/th3power/aegis-voat/archive/master.zip)

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**Instructions:**

Download, unzip, disable anti-virus, right click on **aegis.cmd**, click "run as administrator", follow on-screen instructions.

Note: If unable to uninstall some kb's [this post](https://voat.co/v/technology/comments/459263/2350223) may help.

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**Internet Explorer:**

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**Liability:**

All code except [sed](http://unxutils.sourceforge.net) and [setacl](https://helgeklein.com) is provided as open source 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. However I assume no liability for any problems so use it at your own risk.

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**License:**

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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 have problems getting Windows Update to work properly after running the script you may need to run the [Windows Update Troubleshooter](http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262) or the [System Update Readiness Tool](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-the-System-Update-Readiness-Tool). **If you have recently installed updates and have not yet rebooted you should reboot before running the script.** If you are on a fresh install you may want to install all updates before running Aegis for the first time, otherwise it may take a long time to update.

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**kb update** | **description**
[kb971033](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033) | update for windows activation technologies
[kb2882822](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2882822) | update for adding itracerelogger interface support
[kb2902907](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2902907) | description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
[kb2922324](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2922324) | description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
[kb2952664](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664) | update for upgrading windows 7
[kb2976978](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978) | update for windows 8.1 and windows 8
[kb2977759](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759) | update for windows 7 rtm
[kb2990214](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214) | update that enables you to upgrade from windows 7 to a later version of windows
[kb3012973](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3012973) | upgrade to windows 10
[kb3014460](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3014460) | update for windows insider preview / upgrade to windows 10
[kb3015249](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3015249) | update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
[kb3021917](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917) | update for windows 7 sp1 for performance improvements
[kb3022345](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345) | update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
[kb3035583](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583) | update installs get windows 10 app in windows 8.1 and windows 7 sp1
[kb3042058](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3042058) | update for cipher suite priority order (contains winlogon spying elements)
[kb3044374](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374) | update that enables you to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 10
[kb3046480](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3046480) | update for migrating .net when upgrading to later version of windows
[kb3058168](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3058168) | activate windows 10 from windows 8 or windows 8.1, and windows server 2012 or windows server 2012 r2 kms hosts
[kb3064683](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3064683) | update for windows 8.1 oobe modifications to reserve windows 10
[kb3065987](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 july 2015
[kb3065988](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065988) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 july 2015
[kb3068708](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708) | update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
[kb3072318](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3072318) | update for windows 8.1 oobe modifications to reserve windows 10
[kb3074677](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3074677) | compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
[kb3075249](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249) | update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in windows 8.1 and windows 7
[kb3075851](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075851) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 august 2015
[kb3075853](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 august 2015
[kb3080149](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149) | update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
[kb3081437](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081437) | august 18, 2015, compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
[kb3081454](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081454) | september 8, 2015, compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
[kb3081954](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081954) | update for work folders improvements in windows 7 sp1 (contains telemetry elements)
[kb3083324](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083324) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 september 2015
[kb3083325](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083325) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 september 2015
[kb3083710](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083710) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 october 2015
[kb3083711](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083711) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 october 2015
[kb3086255](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255) | september 8, 2015, security update for the graphics component in windows (breaks safedisc) 
[kb3088195](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3088195) | october 13, 2015, security update for windows kernel (reported to contain a keylogger) 
[kb3090045](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3090045) | windows update for reserved devices in windows 8.1 or windows 7 sp1 (windows 10 upgrade elements)
[kb3093983](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3093983) | security update for internet explorer: october 13, 2015 (ie spying elements)
[kb3102810](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102810) | windows 10 upgrade elements
[kb3102812](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102812) | windows 10 upgrade elements
[kb3112343](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112343) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 december 2015
[kb3112336](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112336) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 december 2015
[kb3123862](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3123862) | updated capabilities to upgrade windows 8.1 and windows 7
[kb3135445](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135445) | windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2: february 2016
[kb3135449](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135449) | windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2: february 2016
[kb3138612](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138612) | windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2: march 2016
[kb3138615](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138615) | windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2: march 2016
[kb3139929](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3139929) | security update for internet explorer: march 8, 2016
[kb3146449](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3146449) | updated internet explorer 11 capabilities to upgrade windows 8.1 and windows 7

==/==/==[ [tiny.cc/aegisvoat](https://tiny.cc/aegisvoat) ]==/==/== **Updated Sun Mar 27 2016 1600 UTC** ==\\==\\==[ [tiny.cc/aegisvoat](https://tiny.cc/aegisvoat) ]==\\==\\==

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**Details:**

Block 201 bad hosts, change windows update to check/notify (do not download/install), disable automatic delivery of internet explorer via windows update, disable ceip/gwx/skydrive(aka onedrive)/spynet/telemetry/wifisense, disable remote registry, disable 31 scheduled tasks, disable windows 10 download directory, remove diagtrack, sync time to ntp.org, hide/uninstall 50 kb updates (see below).

----------

**Download:**

[Stable Release v1.17](https://github.com/th3power/aegis-voat/archive/v1.17.zip)

[Unstable/WIP Release v1.18](https://github.com/th3power/aegis-voat/archive/master.zip)

----------

**Instructions:**

Download, unzip, disable anti-virus, right click on **aegis.cmd**, click "run as administrator", follow on-screen instructions.

Note: If unable to uninstall some kb's [this post](https://voat.co/v/technology/comments/459263/2350223) may help.

----------

**Internet Explorer:**

Some updates which may contain critical security patches for ie, as well as automated delivery of ie and related updates, will be blocked. Due to the obvious security risk posed by running an unpatched browser we strongly advise to uninstall ie. If you plan to continue to use ie you should probably not run this script - or manually patch and do so at your own risk.

----------

**Liability:**

All code except [sed](http://unxutils.sourceforge.net) and [setacl](https://helgeklein.com) is provided as open source 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. However I assume no liability for any problems so use it at your own risk.

----------

**License:**

There is no official license - you are welcome to modify and share my code and you do not have to give me credit. I do appreciate any feedback and I will give you credit if I use your ideas. This script is the product of a collaborate effort and does not belong to any one person.

----------

**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 have problems getting Windows Update to work properly after running the script you may need to run the [Windows Update Troubleshooter](http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262) or the [System Update Readiness Tool](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-the-System-Update-Readiness-Tool). **If you have recently installed updates and have not yet rebooted you should reboot before running the script.** If you are on a fresh install you may want to install all updates before running Aegis for the first time, otherwise it may take a long time to update.

----------

--- |--- |
**kb update** | **description**
[kb971033](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033) | update for windows activation technologies
[kb2882822](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2882822) | update for adding itracerelogger interface support
[kb2902907](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2902907) | description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
[kb2922324](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2922324) | description not available, update was pulled by microsoft
[kb2952664](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664) | update for upgrading windows 7
[kb2976978](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978) | update for windows 8.1 and windows 8
[kb2977759](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759) | update for windows 7 rtm
[kb2990214](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214) | update that enables you to upgrade from windows 7 to a later version of windows
[kb3012973](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3012973) | upgrade to windows 10
[kb3014460](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3014460) | update for windows insider preview / upgrade to windows 10
[kb3015249](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3015249) | update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
[kb3021917](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917) | update for windows 7 sp1 for performance improvements
[kb3022345](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345) | update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
[kb3035583](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583) | update installs get windows 10 app in windows 8.1 and windows 7 sp1
[kb3042058](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3042058) | update for cipher suite priority order (contains winlogon spying elements)
[kb3044374](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374) | update that enables you to upgrade from windows 8.1 to windows 10
[kb3046480](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3046480) | update for migrating .net when upgrading to later version of windows
[kb3058168](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3058168) | activate windows 10 from windows 8 or windows 8.1, and windows server 2012 or windows server 2012 r2 kms hosts
[kb3064683](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3064683) | update for windows 8.1 oobe modifications to reserve windows 10
[kb3065987](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 july 2015
[kb3065988](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065988) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 july 2015
[kb3068708](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708) | update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
[kb3072318](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3072318) | update for windows 8.1 oobe modifications to reserve windows 10
[kb3074677](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3074677) | compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
[kb3075249](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249) | update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in windows 8.1 and windows 7
[kb3075851](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075851) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 august 2015
[kb3075853](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 august 2015
[kb3080149](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149) | update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
[kb3081437](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081437) | august 18, 2015, compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
[kb3081454](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081454) | september 8, 2015, compatibility update for upgrading to windows 10
[kb3081954](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3081954) | update for work folders improvements in windows 7 sp1 (contains telemetry elements)
[kb3083324](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083324) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 september 2015
[kb3083325](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083325) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 september 2015
[kb3083710](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083710) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 october 2015
[kb3083711](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083711) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 october 2015
[kb3086255](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3086255) | september 8, 2015, security update for the graphics component in windows (breaks safedisc) 
[kb3088195](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3088195) | october 13, 2015, security update for windows kernel (reported to contain a keylogger) 
[kb3090045](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3090045) | windows update for reserved devices in windows 8.1 or windows 7 sp1 (windows 10 upgrade elements)
[kb3093983](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3093983) | security update for internet explorer: october 13, 2015 (ie spying elements)
[kb3102810](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102810) | windows 10 upgrade elements
[kb3102812](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102812) | windows 10 upgrade elements
[kb3112343](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112343) | update for windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 december 2015
[kb3112336](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112336) | update for windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2 december 2015
[kb3123862](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3123862) | updated capabilities to upgrade windows 8.1 and windows 7
[kb3135445](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135445) | windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2: february 2016
[kb3135449](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135449) | windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2: february 2016
[kb3138612](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138612) | windows update client for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2: march 2016
[kb3138615](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138615) | windows update client for windows 8.1 and windows server 2012 r2: march 2016
[kb3139929](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3139929) | security update for internet explorer: march 8, 2016
[kb3146449](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3146449) | updated internet explorer 11 capabilities to upgrade windows 8.1 and windows 7

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[–] thepower [S] 0 points 36 points 36 points (+36|-0) 1 month ago (edited 25 days ago)

This will be the new home of the aegis development thread. Take note the short url has changed to https://tiny.cc/aegisvoat.

Thanks to @alexzerg11, @allockse, @AxiomBreak, @elixxx, @erskine, @eSh, @GGLapkizzz, @ilikeskittles, @liquidinsects, @Magoo204, @Mixplate, @mythias, @PaulDG, @pstein, @RypeDub420, @spexdi, @tor11, @Umrtvovacz, @qzxq, @thequestion, @tor11, @tr3bg0d, @Umrtvovacz, @Voluptuous_Panda, and @Zaphain.

This will be the new home of the aegis development thread. Take note the short url has changed to https://tiny.cc/aegisvoat.

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Thanks to @alexzerg11, @allockse, @AxiomBreak, @elixxx, @erskine, @eSh, @GGLapkizzz, @ilikeskittles, @liquidinsects, @Magoo204, @Mixplate, @mythias, @PaulDG, @pstein, @RypeDub420, @spexdi, @tor11, @Umrtvovacz, @qzxq, @thequestion, @tor11, @tr3bg0d, @Umrtvovacz, @Voluptuous_Panda, and @Zaphain.

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[–] babajee 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) 1 month ago

thanks a LOT for the great work and sharing it!!!

thanks a LOT for the great work and sharing it!!!

[–] Wuttier 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 20 days ago

Where is the SAVE FOR LATER button on this G(V)oat thingy? ... Never mind I'll just post something here to keep track of it. Keep up the good work!

Where is the SAVE FOR LATER button on this G(V)oat thingy? ... Never mind I'll just post something here to keep track of it. Keep up the good work!

[–] thepower [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 20 days ago

There is a 'save' button right next to 'reply'. :-)

There is a 'save' button right next to 'reply'. :-)

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[–] umami 0 points 19 points 19 points (+19|-0) 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago)

If anyone doubts that this will work, or will make your computer unusable, you are incorrect. I've been using this since it's inception and have had zero issues with using my computer, not to mention peace of mind knowing that microsoft is not getting any of my information. My PC runs faster, is more stable, and has better connections. I could empirically prove this but I have yet to. +1 recommend.

If anyone doubts that this will work, or will make your computer unusable, you are incorrect.  I've been using this since it's inception and have had zero issues with using my computer, not to mention peace of mind knowing that microsoft is not getting any of my information.  My PC runs faster, is more stable, and has better connections.  I could empirically prove this but I have yet to.   +1 recommend.

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[–] thepower [S] 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) 1 month ago

Thanks for the positive comments.

Thanks for the positive comments.

[–] OmniscientGiraffe 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 26 days ago

not to mention peace of mind knowing that microsoft is not getting any of my information.

Eh...maybe just less. For now.

> not to mention peace of mind knowing that microsoft is not getting any of my information.

Eh...maybe just less. For now.

[–] roznak 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) 1 month ago

You should call it anti-~~virus~~Windows

You should call it anti-<s>virus</s>Windows

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[–] Alopix 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) 14 days ago

Curtains

Curtains

[–] Karbuster 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) 1 month ago

THANK YOU

I will be installing when I get home

THANK YOU

I will be installing when I get home

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[–] 1157 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) 1 month ago

Why change the NTP server? What do you think they do with our NTP data?

Why change the NTP server?  What do you think they do with our NTP data?

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[–] thepower [S] 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago)

Hmm that was weird.... my reply showed up as a double post. I deleted one of them and both disappeared. Here's what I wrote:

Because that way it's one less thing that phones home to Microsoft. Maybe nothing, maybe they piggyback some sensitive data on the NTP requests, who knows. Better to use a reputable and independent time source imo.

Hmm that was weird.... my reply showed up as a double post. I deleted one of them and both disappeared. Here's what I wrote:

Because that way it's one less thing that phones home to Microsoft. Maybe nothing, maybe they piggyback some sensitive data on the NTP requests, who knows. Better to use a reputable and independent time source imo.

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