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

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