Mostly all fixed with using Pi-hole with a crap ton of blocked domains. I have to have the send all data enabled, because I use insider's, but I block the data going through. In turn I get insiders without Microsoft sniffing data. 👍
Edit: All telemetry and tracking are blocked from sending data or is removed software wise.
First you have to install Pi-hole on some device you plan to have it installed on and configure your device to send its DNS queries to it and install a plethora of block lists. On how to install Pi-hole here is the official site. Pi-hole. You can add me on Discord Big Flubba#3494 and I can share you what I use. It is easier to do it over Discord then it is Reddit. If you need help or anything let me know.
Sorry for the late reply. I have been busy recently.
Yep! Every single update mechanism that it used to communicate with the Windows Update servers has been removed. There is no telemetry at all.
The drawback is that you can't manually update either. You might be able to download some of the standalone patches but a lot of the functionality has been removed since Microsoft would use it to re-install Windows Update.
Pretty much! If there's an update that's particularly important to you, you can try downloading the standalone updates from the Microsoft download page. Any of the big feature packs would probably try to reinstall the update/telemetry/activation components, so you should probably steer clear of those.
I mostly use AME in a virtual machine, and it's perfect for that.
The ameleorated.info page links instructions for building a new AME master image after every major windows update. They don't host that image themselves due to some legal issues, but you can usually find a prepared image on archive.org.
Windows just has so much spyware that there's no reliable way to run the Microsoft update packages and get a secure image that you can trust.
What does the activation being stripped out mean ? Like having activation scripts already loaded so that it automatically runs and activates windows using the good old KMS or MAS. That used to be the case with several "pre-activated" versions. Or have they actually modified/reverse engineered the licensing system itself ? Liking cracking software and apps, if then that's actually really cool.
There is literally no licensing mechanism or telemetry of any kind in the AME operating system. They removed all the update mechanisms and any libraries/code that communicates with Microsoft in any way. It took me a minute to figure out that the network connectivity indicator in the status bar relies on reaching out to an external URL to tell you whether the network is up... I was scratching my head with the troubleshooting for a while.
Because there are no updates there will also be no patching of vulnerabilities, so make sure that you don't use it as a server or open up any ports to directly expose it to the internet.
Yep, i just read through their wiki and it says that they have removed stuff carefully. Have been looking for something like this for a long time. Thanks !
The Microsoft Store and xbox integration has been removed, but you could still use the standalone installer for Minecraft. It doesn't look like Sea of Thieves is available outside the store.
ReviOS is a privacy focused Windows distro that is a little bit less paranoid and includes Microsoft Store support, it might be better for your use case.
I wasn't familiar with that project, I'll check it out! It looks like they might not be quite as paranoid about privacy as AME, but it could be better for general use.
I'm use it right now, fantastic experience!And if you care about privacy - there is ISO's for you too. Just search in YouTube something like a "custom windows iso test performance", there will be few most popular ISO's.
Revi's Discord server, many useful info about custom ISO's, and you can question too:https://discord.com/invite/962y4pU
Overall, this guide is great, but I would personally remove the antivirus section. In my opinion, Windows Defender is more than sufficient for protection
Hey guys, im new on this page and i've seen how everybody says you're the best for keeping everybody up tp dat and safe with piracy sites! I wanted to get some help downloading some adobe software (Illustrator, After Effects, Media Encoder), I already have PS from a site called Audio Tools and it runs great, but Qbittorrent isnt working for me when I try dowloading the rest, can anyone help? Im kinda lost as to where and how to download adobe using this thread.
We have a German section you can look through, but I will admit we know a lot less about german piracy than english piracy, so the sites wont be as good sadly.
Genuine question, is pirating media not unethical? Asking this because I don’t know anything about it and am intrigued. I have nothing against this sub or any of y’all who pirate.
No love for Windows AME in the Windows section?
It’s mostly the “essentials” guide to it
Maybe the mod will add it
i hope i knew this earlier.I already upgraded to windows 11.
Spyware 2.0 you mean?
Mostly all fixed with using Pi-hole with a crap ton of blocked domains. I have to have the send all data enabled, because I use insider's, but I block the data going through. In turn I get insiders without Microsoft sniffing data. 👍
Edit: All telemetry and tracking are blocked from sending data or is removed software wise.
Can you point me to some resource on how to do that?
First you have to install Pi-hole on some device you plan to have it installed on and configure your device to send its DNS queries to it and install a plethora of block lists. On how to install Pi-hole here is the official site. Pi-hole. You can add me on Discord Big Flubba#3494 and I can share you what I use. It is easier to do it over Discord then it is Reddit. If you need help or anything let me know.
Sorry for the late reply. I have been busy recently.
Where is the Microsoft block list?
You can find them on github
Does this remove auto-uodates and forced shutdowns?
Yep! Every single update mechanism that it used to communicate with the Windows Update servers has been removed. There is no telemetry at all.
The drawback is that you can't manually update either. You might be able to download some of the standalone patches but a lot of the functionality has been removed since Microsoft would use it to re-install Windows Update.
So how do updates work? Once you installed it you will never be able to receive any kind of update?
Pretty much! If there's an update that's particularly important to you, you can try downloading the standalone updates from the Microsoft download page. Any of the big feature packs would probably try to reinstall the update/telemetry/activation components, so you should probably steer clear of those.
I mostly use AME in a virtual machine, and it's perfect for that.
Don't AME developers update it somehow? (sorry for the questions... I'm just contemplating whether to install it on my older pc)
The ameleorated.info page links instructions for building a new AME master image after every major windows update. They don't host that image themselves due to some legal issues, but you can usually find a prepared image on archive.org.
Windows just has so much spyware that there's no reliable way to run the Microsoft update packages and get a secure image that you can trust.
Thank you for the info. I will probably try it... even just out of curiosity.
Still a win
Wish I knew before 🤣
Is this pre-activated?
Yes, and then some. All the activation mechanisms have been ripped out. There is absolutely nothing left that talks to Microsoft servers.
This also means that you can't run updates, so it might not be suitable for all uses.
What does the activation being stripped out mean ? Like having activation scripts already loaded so that it automatically runs and activates windows using the good old KMS or MAS. That used to be the case with several "pre-activated" versions. Or have they actually modified/reverse engineered the licensing system itself ? Liking cracking software and apps, if then that's actually really cool.
There is literally no licensing mechanism or telemetry of any kind in the AME operating system. They removed all the update mechanisms and any libraries/code that communicates with Microsoft in any way. It took me a minute to figure out that the network connectivity indicator in the status bar relies on reaching out to an external URL to tell you whether the network is up... I was scratching my head with the troubleshooting for a while.
Because there are no updates there will also be no patching of vulnerabilities, so make sure that you don't use it as a server or open up any ports to directly expose it to the internet.
Yep, i just read through their wiki and it says that they have removed stuff carefully. Have been looking for something like this for a long time. Thanks !
Can you pmay Microsoft games? Like sea of thevies or minecraft?
The Microsoft Store and xbox integration has been removed, but you could still use the standalone installer for Minecraft. It doesn't look like Sea of Thieves is available outside the store.
ReviOS is a privacy focused Windows distro that is a little bit less paranoid and includes Microsoft Store support, it might be better for your use case.
Thanks you so much, this is very helpful!
Holy shit, I've been looking for something like this. Thank you!
why not ReviOS?
I wasn't familiar with that project, I'll check it out! It looks like they might not be quite as paranoid about privacy as AME, but it could be better for general use.
I'm use it right now, fantastic experience!And if you care about privacy - there is ISO's for you too. Just search in YouTube something like a "custom windows iso test performance", there will be few most popular ISO's.
Revi's Discord server, many useful info about custom ISO's, and you can question too:https://discord.com/invite/962y4pU
Not to be a creep, but I remember you from r/antiwork before it became a popular place for fake stories/texts and tweet screenshots.
Whenever I see that sub on r/all these days, your brilliant work in here would pop into my head.
Your piracy megathread has allowed myself and many extended family members to cut the cord. People like yourself are a dying breed online.
I know this was a bit of a weird thank you, but thank you!
This man has saved countless people probably millions in subscription fees
We're getting older every day.
It's amazing what apathy does to your consumption of media. It's why companies like EA stay popular despite their ORIGINal bullshit.
would also recommend soulseek for music downloading, it's p2p and has loads of rare shit
soulseek is still alive? thats a yay!
It's great for books too
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Can you make a donation post on Reddit or as a discord dedicated text channel. Really appreciate what you doing it has helped me and many more.
The hero we need but don't deserve
Overall, this guide is great, but I would personally remove the antivirus section. In my opinion, Windows Defender is more than sufficient for protection
So the programs on FileCR are safe and it's a trusted site?
I use it regularly
I might check it out then 💯
I don't know if either of you still use it, but is it still up and safe now?
Absolute king
I can't believe I'm reading this on the school wifi lol. At least I have a VPN
Thank you for your contribution. Really appreciate you wiki it's been a major help.
Good to know I'm already using a lot of things that are recommended.
Wayne passing by
Good stuff!
Best discord server and active!
Yayyy a new post
Doing God’s work.
legend
i love the internet
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Happy cake day
Hey guys, im new on this page and i've seen how everybody says you're the best for keeping everybody up tp dat and safe with piracy sites! I wanted to get some help downloading some adobe software (Illustrator, After Effects, Media Encoder), I already have PS from a site called Audio Tools and it runs great, but Qbittorrent isnt working for me when I try dowloading the rest, can anyone help? Im kinda lost as to where and how to download adobe using this thread.
Fuck yeah bud
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Cool nothing for Macs……very cool
There is a small section, but I admit its not much. If there's stuff you think we should add let me know.
Thank you so much. huge fan. blessings.
Search engine censorship, and alternative engines, would be a nice inclusion for this guide imo.
We do have DDG and mojeek listed, but what do you mean by search engine censorship?
For the streaming services on fmhy, is there an android TV app?
If you've found one, please share. I'd love to watch parmout+ content for free 😈
Nope seen nothing
Same here. I tried the beginners guide for smart TVs but I instantly felt like an absolute IT illiterate.
YT jailbreak Fire Stick. In a few simple steps you'll be flying the Jolly Rancher of streaming 🤣
Isn't this being stopped by Amazon?
the adobe guide is just a bunch of numbers and letters. Doesn't tell me anything
The series/movies sites are great! Any chance we have something that good in German? Appreciate any sites
We have a German section you can look through, but I will admit we know a lot less about german piracy than english piracy, so the sites wont be as good sadly.
https://fmhy.net/non-english#german-deutsch
I will check that out later thank you very much! It just has to work and be a little safe.
Any opinion on steamtools
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Thank you, I realized after that I had not got accepted properly, all sorted thanks to the admin. Thank you
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Genuine question, is pirating media not unethical? Asking this because I don’t know anything about it and am intrigued. I have nothing against this sub or any of y’all who pirate.
Well, sort of. But some content are:
Either A: Very hard to obtain or find.
And/or B: Owned by companies that are extremely wealthy.
This would depend on your personal ethics.
On a more practical level, If a content provider produces something of value to you, you may want to support them so they keep delivering.