Windows Hardening Guide
Here is the Windows hardening guide.
Desktop Hardening
Windows Hardening Guide
A step-by-step configuration reference for reducing your device’s digital exposure. Each setting reflects best practices for principals, family members, and anyone in a high-visibility role.
Note: Settings locations may vary by Windows version. Use the Settings search bar if a setting isn’t where indicated.
Windows Security
01
Settings › Privacy & Security › Windows Security
Security overview
Recommended actions
Privacy Settings
02
Settings › Privacy & Security
Speech
Online speech recognition
Inking & Typing Personalization
Custom inking and typing dictionary
Diagnostics & Feedback
Send optional diagnostic data
Show search highlights
Search my accounts
Improve inking and typing
View diagnostic data
Search
Search history
Location
Location services
Recommendations & Offers
Personalized offers
Allow websites to access language list
Improve Start and search results
Recommendations and offers in settings
Advertising ID
App Permissions
03
Settings › Privacy & Security › App Permissions
Camera
Microphone
Voice activation
Account info access
Notifications
System & Accounts
04
Settings › Windows Update
Windows Update
Settings › System › Troubleshoot
Recommended troubleshooter preferences
Settings › Accounts › Other Users
Other users on device
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