DidMySettingsChange – A tool that checks changed windows settings

In plain words

DidMySettingsChange is a Python script that monitors Windows privacy and telemetry settings to detect when they have been changed without user consent. It automatically scans known privacy settings, alerts users to any modifications, and generates detailed logs and reports. The tool features a command-line interface and allows users to customize which settings to track, helping Windows users maintain control over their privacy configuration.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A python script that checks to see if your privacy settings got changed without you noticing :) - nolesapex/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. The usage of tool is simple. You run the tool once. Click on the "Save Current Settings" button. It will store all the current settings inside a database file to be used as a snapshot.…from github.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

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…

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