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

What is included in Ashampoo Privacy Inspector?

Browser Trace Analysis – Reviews Chrome, Firefox, and Edge data per user.
Internet Cleaner – Deletes cookies, caches, and traces with whitelist control.
Telemetry Controls – Disables Windows telemetry, Cortana, and location tracking.
File Recovery – Lists and restores accidentally deleted files per drive.
Core Capacity – Analyzes usage traces for all Windows user accounts.
Important – File Wiper, Activities log, and DNS module not included.

What are the main benefits of Ashampoo Privacy Inspector?

Ashampoo Privacy Inspector is a Windows analysis and cleanup tool that reveals which usage data Windows and your browsers record, then lets you review and delete it selectively. It covers online and offline traces for every user account on the PC.

Full Transparency – Shows exactly which activities Windows actually logs.
Selective Deletion – Remove individual entries instead of wiping everything blindly.
Session Reconstruction – Tree views show how each website was reached.
Search Insights – Displays top search terms and visit frequencies.
Form Data Review – Checks stored logins and form inputs.
Reduced Data Sharing – Stops handwriting samples and password syncing transfers.

What does Ashampoo Privacy Inspector do?

Ashampoo Privacy Inspector analyzes the usage traces that Windows and installed browsers store, and lets you delete them individually. It evaluates browsing behavior, download history, search terms, form inputs, and frequently used files for all user accounts on the PC, with filters such as time period to narrow results quickly. Unlike basic cleanup tools that simply remove temporary files, its detection depth is built specifically for privacy-related data. This makes it useful when you need to know what a shared family or office PC has recorded, not just free up disk space.

Which browsers and data types does Ashampoo Privacy Inspector analyze?

The program reads data from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. For each browser it documents visited pages by time and frequency, complete download and search histories, stored logins, and form inputs, and it shows how a page was reached, for example via bookmark or clicked link. Web sessions can be displayed as lists or tree views, which helps when you need to retrace how you arrived at a specific page days ago. The built-in Internet Cleaner removes cached files, cookies, and session data, and lets you whitelist cookies you want to keep, such as active shop or banking logins.

Can Ashampoo Privacy Inspector recover deleted files?

Yes, the integrated Undeleter module scans a selected drive, lists recoverable deleted files, and restores them individually. This covers the everyday case of a file removed by accident and already emptied from the Recycle Bin. It is a convenience feature for recent deletions on a working drive, not a substitute for a backup strategy: once deleted data has been overwritten, recovery chances drop sharply. For irreplaceable documents and photos, a separate backup routine remains essential.

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How does Ashampoo Privacy Inspector compare to Privacy Inspector 2 and 3?

Ashampoo Privacy Inspector is the first version of the product line and covers browser trace analysis, the Internet Cleaner, Windows telemetry controls, and deleted file recovery. Privacy Inspector 2 added the Activities log for system events, a DNS cache module with clearing function, and File Wiper for permanent deletion of sensitive files. Privacy Inspector 3 added a system-wide search for keywords, folders, and files, a USB device history, an ADS Scanner for hidden alternate data streams, and Windows 11 ARM support. If you mainly need browser trace analysis and selective cleanup, version 1 covers that; if you need secure file shredding or device usage auditing, a newer version is the better fit.

What technical limitations should users know before buying?

Ashampoo Privacy Inspector runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11 only; ARM-based Windows devices are not supported in this version, and there is no macOS or Linux edition. Full administrative rights are required, because the program reads system-level usage data for all user accounts. It does not include the File Wiper secure shredder, the Activities event log, or the DNS cache module, which were introduced in Privacy Inspector 2. It is also an analysis and cleanup tool, not an antivirus: it does not scan for malware or block threats in real time, so it complements rather than replaces a security suite.

Who is Ashampoo Privacy Inspector best suited for?

It fits anyone responsible for a shared Windows PC who needs to see and control what the system records, because it evaluates traces for all user accounts in one place instead of requiring a login to each profile. Parents can review browsing sessions and top search terms on a family computer, while users selling or handing over a PC can clear cookies, histories, form inputs, and stored logins beforehand. Privacy-conscious users benefit from the telemetry section, which switches off Windows data transfers such as handwriting samples, Cortana, and location services in a few clicks rather than across scattered Windows menus. Users who instead need event-level system auditing or permanent file shredding should look at the newer versions in the same family.

Frequently asked questions about Ashampoo Privacy Inspector

Does Ashampoo Privacy Inspector delete data automatically?

No, the program first documents what it finds and lets you delete entries individually or by category. This review-before-delete approach prevents the accidental loss of cookies or histories you still need, such as active website logins.

Can it analyze the traces of other users on the same PC?

Yes, it analyzes the behavior and web browsing traces of all user accounts on the PC, which is why full administrative rights are required. Standard users without admin access cannot run the analysis.

Does it work if I already use a VPN or ad blocker?

Yes, and it remains relevant: VPNs and ad blockers hide activity from external observers, but search terms, form inputs, and visited pages are still stored locally on the PC. Privacy Inspector targets exactly these local traces, which network-level tools do not remove.