Show HN: DidMySettingsChange – A tool that checks changed windows settings

Summary

DidMySettingsChange Microsoft has been under heavy scrutiny with how they manage Windows over the years, particularly concerning privacy and telemetry settings. Many users find that after disabling certain settings, these settings are mysteriously re-enabled after updates or without any apparent reason. DidMySettingsChange is a Python script designed to help users keep track of their Windows privacy and telemetry settings, ensuring that they stay in control of their privacy without the hassle of manually checking each setting. Features Comprehensive Checks : Automatically scans all known Windows privacy and telemetry settings. : Automatically scans all known Windows privacy and telemetry settings. Change Detection : Alerts users if any settings have been changed from their preferred state. : Alerts users if any settings have been changed from their preferred state. Customizable Configuration : Allows users to specify which settings to monitor. : Allows users to specify which settings to monitor. Easy to Use : Simple command-line interface that provides clear and concise output. : Simple command-line interface that provides clear and concise output. Logs and Reports : Generates detailed logs and reports for auditing and troubleshooting. : Generates detailed logs and reports for auditing and troubleshooting. Fully Fledged UI Mode A fully fledged UI mode for simple use of the program. Installation Download Release Unzip the Contents Install Dependencies Application now uses a fully fledge UI popup window that will check for depencies needed and download them for you! Run the .py script or run the EXE Repeat Step 4 After Installing Windows Updates How it Works + Usage The usage of tool is simple. You run the tool once. It will store all the current settings inside a txt file. Then you would run the tool again if say there was a windows update. To run the script, navigate to the directory where you unzipped the release files and use the following command: "python DidMySe...