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Setting up Hardened Settings for Windows 11

Setting up Hardened Settings for Windows 11

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03-27-2026, 10:47 AM
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Enviroment: Windows 2019 domain, Win 10 Pro workstations and role systems Retiring hardware has prompted the lock-stock-and barrel replacement of a couple of systems. These new systems, role oriented, came with Windows 11 pre-loaded. I could wipe the pre-load an install win10 but that would be like putting my finger in the dike because it sprung a leak. The writing is on the wall and its inevitable. I've scoured the web and came up with nothing helpful. I even, foolishly, asked Microsoft directly. Microsoft's reply, keep windows 11 patched and up to date. There must be some way, even a modest way , to harden Windows 11, to be able to restricting what content is sent and received, where privacy is preserved, and their AI is reigned in. And yes, I trust MS only slightly more than I trust a stranger when it comes to my responsibilities to my employer. Any assistance/strategies are appreciated.
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KFC_GoldenPlay
03-27-2026, 10:47 AM #1

Enviroment: Windows 2019 domain, Win 10 Pro workstations and role systems Retiring hardware has prompted the lock-stock-and barrel replacement of a couple of systems. These new systems, role oriented, came with Windows 11 pre-loaded. I could wipe the pre-load an install win10 but that would be like putting my finger in the dike because it sprung a leak. The writing is on the wall and its inevitable. I've scoured the web and came up with nothing helpful. I even, foolishly, asked Microsoft directly. Microsoft's reply, keep windows 11 patched and up to date. There must be some way, even a modest way , to harden Windows 11, to be able to restricting what content is sent and received, where privacy is preserved, and their AI is reigned in. And yes, I trust MS only slightly more than I trust a stranger when it comes to my responsibilities to my employer. Any assistance/strategies are appreciated.

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JamTheJoker
Member
102
03-27-2026, 03:29 PM
#2
You should be able to turn off your internet and Wi-Fi connection if you want to.
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JamTheJoker
03-27-2026, 03:29 PM #2

You should be able to turn off your internet and Wi-Fi connection if you want to.

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JustOlijf
Junior Member
39
03-31-2026, 01:23 AM
#3
Maybe something like "Endpoint Protection" could work as a fix. The only real trouble I've had lately is sometimes having annoying stuff with Chrome (for instance) until a patch or update comes out, usually just a few days later, but it can be really bad on its own in other ways.
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JustOlijf
03-31-2026, 01:23 AM #3

Maybe something like "Endpoint Protection" could work as a fix. The only real trouble I've had lately is sometimes having annoying stuff with Chrome (for instance) until a patch or update comes out, usually just a few days later, but it can be really bad on its own in other ways.

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akademiks13
Junior Member
13
03-31-2026, 05:39 AM
#4
Hey, so what topics or personal info do you worry about most? If there are any ways to fix it or help, that might be different for everyone.
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akademiks13
03-31-2026, 05:39 AM #4

Hey, so what topics or personal info do you worry about most? If there are any ways to fix it or help, that might be different for everyone.