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Hardentools vs WPD: catalog facts
Hardentools	WPD
Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free to download and use. The software is closed source.
Windows, Command line	Windows
Disables commonly abused Windows and document reader features Graphical interface and command-line mode	Telemetry, firewall blocks and app removal in one small portable tool Each toggle states the policy or registry key it changes
Windows only Disabled features may break workflows that rely on them	Blocking Microsoft endpoints can interfere with updates and Store apps Windows only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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