Ashampoo Privacy Inspector 2 – Privacy Audit, Data Tracking Control, Windows Cleanup

What is included in Ashampoo Privacy Inspector 2?

Activity Analysis – Logs program starts, file access, and system events.
Browser Trace Control – Reviews and deletes histories across all user accounts.
DNS Cache Module – View, check, and clear stored website addresses.
File Wiper – Permanently erases sensitive files beyond any recovery.
Core Capacity – Supports Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Brave.
Important – No antivirus, VPN, or real-time protection included.

What are the main benefits of Ashampoo Privacy Inspector 2?

Ashampoo Privacy Inspector 2 is a Windows privacy analysis tool that shows which usage data, browsing traces, and activity logs your PC stores, and lets you delete them selectively or completely. It combines reporting, cleaning, and Windows privacy configuration in one program.

Full Transparency – See exactly what Windows records about you.
Multi-User Insight – Analyze traces from every account on the PC.
Deep Cleaning – Removes traces basic cleanup tools leave behind.
Telemetry Control – Stop Windows from sending usage data out.
Cookie Whitelisting – Keep important cookies, delete the rest.
File Recovery – Restore accidentally deleted files per drive.

What does Ashampoo Privacy Inspector 2 actually do?

It analyzes which personal data Windows and your browsers have stored on the PC, including browsing histories, search terms, opened files and folders, download records, saved Wi-Fi networks, and DNS entries. The results are sorted into categories so you can review everything before deciding what to remove. You can delete single entries, whole categories, or all traces of a specific browser. This makes it useful both for cleaning a PC before handing it over and for understanding what a shared family computer reveals about each user.

What is the Activities module and why does it matter?

The Activities module shows a chronological log of significant events on the PC: started .exe files, opened files and folders, software installations and updates, system startups and shutdowns, user logins and logoffs, and recorded software errors. For everyday users, this answers the question of what happened on the machine while they were away. For IT support, the timeline helps reconstruct when a problem program was installed or when a crash occurred, without digging through the Windows Event Viewer manually.

Which browsers and user accounts are covered?

The program reads browsing traces from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Brave, including separate browser user profiles. It also analyzes data from all Windows user accounts on the PC, not just the one currently logged in. Search terms are captured from all browsers and additionally from Windows Explorer searches. Filters let you narrow results by type or custom search terms, which keeps large multi-user scans manageable.

Can it permanently delete files or recover deleted ones?

Yes, it handles both directions. The File Wiper overwrites sensitive files and folders so they cannot be restored afterwards, even with specialized recovery software, which matters when selling or passing on a PC. The built-in Undeleter works the other way: pick a drive and it lists deleted files that can still be restored individually. Note that secure wiping is final, so check the Undeleter or a backup before destroying anything important.

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Which Windows data collection features can it disable?

The Privacy section bundles switches for Windows telemetry, location services, password syncing across devices, Cortana data collection, and the transmission of handwriting samples from pen or tablet input. It can also limit usage rights for individual apps and block personalized ads. These settings are normally scattered across several Windows menus, so having them in one panel saves time and reduces the chance of missing one. Changes are applied in a few clicks without registry editing.

How is Privacy Inspector 2 different from traditional cleanup tools?

Basic cleanup tools mainly remove temporary files to free disk space, while Privacy Inspector 2 focuses on analyzing and managing sensitive user data such as histories, form inputs, logins, and activity logs. Its Internet Cleaner keeps a deletion history, so you can verify afterwards when and which data was removed. The DNS Cache module adds a security angle: you can inspect cached website addresses, check the hosts file for manipulation, and clear outdated or suspicious entries. It is an analysis-first tool rather than a one-click space cleaner.

What technical limitations should users know before buying?

Privacy Inspector 2 is a Windows-only program for Windows 10 and Windows 11, including ARM-based devices; there is no macOS, Android, or iOS version. It does not include antivirus scanning, a VPN, or any real-time protection, so it complements a security suite rather than replacing one. It also only manages data stored locally on the PC and cannot remove information already held by websites or online services. The product is sold as a single edition, so there are no feature-reduced or extended tiers to compare.

Frequently asked questions about Ashampoo Privacy Inspector 2

Can I analyze my data without deleting anything?

Yes. You can run a complete analysis purely for review, get a categorized overview of all found traces, and then decide whether to remove anything at all.

Is there a record of what has been deleted?

Yes. The Internet Cleaner maintains a deletion history that shows when data was removed and which entries were affected, which is useful for documenting cleanups on shared PCs.

Is the program suitable for beginners?

Yes. The modules are clearly laid out with explanations for each section, and filtering plus selective deletion mean you never have to remove more than you intend.