Blacklist
This serves as a master list of banned software that we do not permit in the community.
EOL OS
Any EOL OS is unsupported, it does not need to be listed here.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Windows XP | |
| Windows Vista | |
| Windows 7 | |
| Ubuntu 12.04 | |
| Windows 10 | See here to check if you are running a compatable verion. You can type "Winver" on the start menu to see your current version. |
| ETC |
Unsupported OS
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| ReviOS | Due to ReviOS TOS this is considered to have malware included such as keyloggers. The vendor also provides 0 support to users. |
Debloaters
These break machines and are black boxes for troubleshooting. If you have an issue with an OS don't use it. Do not break it then expect help.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Win10Debloater | Sycnex |
| Win10Script | ChrisTitusTech |
| Debloat-Windows-10 | W4RH4WK |
| Tron Script | bmrf |
Utilities
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Winrar | Use 7zip as a free alternative |
Benchmark tools
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| UserBenchMark | UserBenchMark is biased and untrusted |
Driver finders
See here for our stance and instructions on drivers. All driver finders are blacklisted, it doesn't have to be listed here.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| SnappyDriver Installer | |
| DriverBooster | |
| DriverEasy |
System cleaners/optimizers
Cleaners have a long record of use in the Windows community but often times are abused, leading to broken systems and many wasted writes on an SSD.
System cleaners or optimizers often do more harm then good, and don't solve issues. Always determine your real issue and solve it with a more direct method.
All cleaners/optimizers are blacklisted, it doesn't have to be listed here.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Advanced SystemCare | IOBit |
| Ccleaner | Piriform |
| iolo System Mechanic | iolo |
| Outbyte PC Repair | Outbyte |
Audio manipulation programs
Programs that use virtual cables often permanently damage Windows audio systems.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Voicemod | |
| Voicemeeter | |
| Clownfish |
Third-party AVs
See here for our stance on AV Tools. It doesn't have to be listed here to be blacklisted.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Avast | |
| AVG | |
| Comodo | |
| Kaspersky | |
| McAfee | |
| Norton | |
| Webroot |
Precompiled Windows PE
The distribution of pre-compiled PE is illegal under Microsoft TOS.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hirens | |
| Gandalf |
Vendors
This list of vendors offer nothing to the community or make multiple products that are considerd PUPs/Malware.
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| IOBit | All products |