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* add tweak * add devdocs * add devdocs --------- Co-authored-by: matthewkasiski <matt@matthewkasiski.me>
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title: "Prevent Device Companion Apps"
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description: ""
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---
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```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=947}
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"WPFTweaksPreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork": {
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"Content": "Prevent Device Companion Apps",
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"Description": "Prevents additional software from being installed when plugging in devices (e.g. Ads when plugging in a monitor). Poses potential security risk.",
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"category": "Essential Tweaks",
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"panel": "1",
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"registry": [
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{
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"Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Device Metadata",
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"Name": "PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork",
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"Value": "1",
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"Type": "DWord",
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"OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
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}
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],
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```
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## Registry Changes
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Applications and System Components store and retrieve configuration data to modify Windows settings, so we can use the registry to change many settings in one place.
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You can find information about the registry on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry) and [Microsoft's Website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry).
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## References
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1. [Microsoft Documentation - PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-deviceinstallation#preventdevicemetadatafromnetwork)
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2. [CyberSecurityNews - Windows Update Silently Installs LG Monitor App That Pushes McAfee Ads](https://cybersecuritynews.com/windows-update-installs-lg-monitor-app-pushes-mcafee-ads/)
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