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This video presents a hands-on exploration of Windows 10 Ameliorated, a community-driven project that aims to remove telemetry heavy features from Windows 10 and return a leaner, privacy-focused installation. The host explains the motivation behind ameliorating Windows 10, noting long-standing privacy concerns and the perception of Windows as a software-as-a-service with built-in data collection. The discussion covers the core changes: disabling or removing Windows Update, Cortana, Edge, and several UWP apps, which together yield a noticeably smaller base image and reduced background activity. The host emphasizes the trade-offs, including a lighter security posture and the need for alternative solutions to replace removed components. Throughout the segment, there is a practical demonstration of what users gain and what they lose, with emphasis on the user experience after applying the ameliorated edition. Concluding observations highlight the legality questions, potential use cases, and whether this approach is suitable for everyday computing or better suited for isolated environments like virtual machines. The host ultimately frames the decision as a balance between privacy gains and the extra hoops required to manage updates and compatibility.
Topics · technology · privacy · operating systems · open source · gaming
Questions answered
- What is Windows 10 Ameliorated and what does it do?
- Windows 10 Ameliorated is a community project that removes or disables many telemetry and core components from Windows 10 to reduce data collection and create a lighter, privacy-focused image. It can remove features like Windows Update, Cortana, Edge, and various UWP apps, and it often requires replacements for missing functionality such as the Start menu and search.
- Is using Windows 10 Ameliorated legal?
- The project itself argues legality under EU Directive 2009/24 for interoperability by providing modified Windows images with telemetry removed. However, using prebuilt images can be considered piracy, and legally compliant use typically involves modifying a Windows image you own with a valid license and following the documented process.
- What about DirectX 12 and updates when using ameliorated Windows?
- DirectX 12 may be unavailable officially because Windows Update is removed, but in some cases game-by-game testing could allow it to work unofficially. Automatic updates are not present, so keeping drivers or extensions up to date becomes the user’s responsibility.
- What replaces the missing Windows features like Start menu or search?
- The video demonstrates using Classic Shell or Open Shell as a Start menu replacement and a modified Explorer (Old Explorer) to restore a familiar file-management experience. These tools help patch gaps caused by removing core components and telemetry related features.