undergroundwires
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Key attributes of a good script:
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- Choose clear and uncomplicated language.
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- It should start with an imperative noun.
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- Start with action verbs like `Clear`, `Disable`, `Remove`, `Configure`, `Minimize`, `Maximize`. While exceptions exist, these prefixes help maintain naming consistency.
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- The scripts that modify hosts file should start with `Block ..`.
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- Favor the terms:
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- `Disable` over `Turn off`, `Stop`, `Prevent`
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- `Configure` over `Set up`
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@@ -5459,6 +5459,44 @@ actions:
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reg add "HKLM\Software\Piriform\CCleaner" /v "(Cfg)GetIpmForTrial" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
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reg add "HKLM\Software\Piriform\CCleaner" /v "(Cfg)SoftwareUpdater" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
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reg add "HKLM\Software\Piriform\CCleaner" /v "(Cfg)SoftwareUpdaterIpm" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
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-
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name: Block Dropbox telemetry
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recommend: standard
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docs: |-
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This script prevents your computer from sending personal data to Dropbox's telemetry servers [1],
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improving your privacy.
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Dropbox collects data such as:
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- **Account Information**: Includes your name, email, phone number, payment details, and address shared during account
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creation or when upgrading plans [2].
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- **Your Files**: Covers data on files you save in Dropbox, their usage, and details [2].
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- **Contacts**: If granted access, Dropbox stores contacts [2].
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- **Usage Information**: Tracks how you use Dropbox services, including file management and electronic signature activities [2].
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- **Device Information**: Includes information from your devices like IP addresses, browsers, location data [2].
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- **User Settings**: Uses cookies and pixel tags to remember your settings [2].
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- **DocSend and Dropbox Analytics**: Collects data, including device and ID information, when you view content via these services [2].
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- **Marketing Information**: Tracks your interactions with Dropbox or its representatives [2].
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Dropbox also shares collected data with third parties, affiliates, and other users [2].
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The script specifically targets and blocks connections to `telemetry.dropbox.com` [3] and `telemetry.v.dropbox.com` [4].
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By applying this script, you'll significantly reduce the data collected by Dropbox, providing direct and enhanced protection for your privacy.
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240123113411/https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Integrations/Why-So-Much-Telemetry/m-p/463436/highlight/true#M4616 "Re: Why So Much Telemetry ? - Page 3 - Dropbox Community | www.dropboxforum.com"
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[2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240123113313/https://www.dropbox.com/privacy "Privacy Policy - Dropbox | www.dropbox.com"
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[3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240123113357/https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Integrations/Why-So-Much-Telemetry/td-p/455961/page/2 "Why So Much Telemetry ? - Page 2 - Dropbox Community | dropboxforum.com"
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[4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240123113411/https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Integrations/Why-So-Much-Telemetry/m-p/456421/highlight/true#M4592 "Re: Why So Much Telemetry ? - Dropbox Community | www.dropboxforum.com"
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call:
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-
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function: BlockViaHostsFile
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parameters:
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domain: telemetry.dropbox.com
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-
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function: BlockViaHostsFile
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parameters:
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domain: telemetry.v.dropbox.com
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-
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category: Security improvements
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docs: |-
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@@ -17017,3 +17055,124 @@ functions:
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parameters:
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message: For the changes to fully take effect, please restart your computer.
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showOnRevert: 'true'
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-
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name: BlockViaHostsFile
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parameters:
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- name: domain
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call:
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function: RunPowerShell
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parameters:
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# Marked: improve-comment-inlining
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# `[char]35` is used in-place of `#` because otherwise compiler thinks,
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# this is online powershell comment.
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codeComment: 'Add hosts entries for {{ $domain }}'
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code: |-
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$domain ='{{ $domain }}'
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$hostsFilePath = "$env:WINDIR\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"
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$comment = "managed by privacy.sexy"
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$hostsFileEncoding = [Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.FileSystemCmdletProviderEncoding]::Utf8
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$blockingHostsEntries = @(
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@{ AddressType = "IPv4"; IPAddress = '0.0.0.0'; }
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@{ AddressType = "IPv6"; IPAddress = '::1'; }
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)
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try {
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$isHostsFilePresent = Test-Path `
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-Path $hostsFilePath `
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-PathType Leaf `
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-ErrorAction Stop
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to check hosts file existence. Error: $_"
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exit 1
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}
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if (-Not $isHostsFilePresent) {
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Write-Output "Creating a new hosts file at $hostsFilePath."
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try {
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New-Item -Path $hostsFilePath -ItemType File -Force -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null
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Write-Output "Successfully created the hosts file."
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to create the hosts file. Error: $_"
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exit 1
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}
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}
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foreach ($blockingEntry in $blockingHostsEntries) {
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Write-Output "Processing addition for $($blockingEntry.AddressType) entry."
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try {
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$hostsFileContents = Get-Content `
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-Path "$hostsFilePath" `
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-Raw `
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-Encoding $hostsFileEncoding `
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-ErrorAction Stop
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to read the hosts file. Error: $_"
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continue
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}
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$hostsEntryLine = "$($blockingEntry.IPAddress)`t$domain $([char]35) $comment"
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if ((-Not [String]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($hostsFileContents)) -And ($hostsFileContents.Contains($hostsEntryLine))) {
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Write-Output 'Skipping, entry already exists.'
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continue
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}
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try {
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Add-Content `
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-Path $hostsFilePath `
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-Value $hostsEntryLine `
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-Encoding $hostsFileEncoding `
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-ErrorAction Stop
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Write-Output 'Successfully added the entry.'
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to add the entry. Error: $_"
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continue
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}
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}
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revertCodeComment: 'Remove hosts entries for {{ $domain }}'
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# Marked: refactor-with-variables
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# Code and revertCode are similar
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# No `Set-Content`:
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# Set-Content (including with `-Force`) flag sometimes (inconsistently) fails
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# with `Stream was not readable (WriteErrorException)`. This is probably
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# cause by rapid read/writes. .NET `[System.IO.File]::WriteAllText` is more reliable.
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# `[System.IO.File]::ReadAllText` is also used instead of `Get-Content` for consistency.
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revertCode: |-
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$domain ='{{ $domain }}'
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$hostsFilePath = "$env:WINDIR\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"
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$comment = "managed by privacy.sexy"
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$hostsFileEncoding = [System.Text.Encoding]::UTF8
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$blockingHostsEntries = @(
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@{ AddressType = "IPv4"; IPAddress = '0.0.0.0'; }
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@{ AddressType = "IPv6"; IPAddress = '::1'; }
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)
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try {
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$isHostsFilePresent = Test-Path `
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-Path $hostsFilePath `
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-PathType Leaf `
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-ErrorAction Stop
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to check hosts file existence. Error: $_"
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exit 1
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}
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if (-Not $isHostsFilePresent) {
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Write-Output 'Skipping, the hosts file does not exist.'
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exit 0
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}
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foreach ($blockingEntry in $blockingHostsEntries) {
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Write-Output "Processing removal for $($blockingEntry.AddressType) entry."
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try {
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$hostsFileContents = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllText($hostsFilePath, $hostsFileEncoding)
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to read the hosts file for removal. Error: $_"
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continue
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}
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$hostsEntryLine = "$($blockingEntry.IPAddress)`t$domain $([char]35) $comment"
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if ([String]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($hostsFileContents) -Or (-Not $hostsFileContents.Contains($hostsEntryLine))) {
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Write-Output 'Skipping, entry not found.'
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continue
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}
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$hostsEntryRemovalPattern = [regex]::Escape($hostsEntryLine) + "(\r?\n)?"
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$hostsFileContentAfterRemoval = $hostsFileContents -Replace $hostsEntryRemovalPattern, ""
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try {
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[System.IO.File]::WriteAllText($hostsFilePath, $hostsFileContentAfterRemoval, $hostsFileEncoding)
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Write-Output 'Successfully removed the entry.'
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Failed to remove the entry. Error: $_"
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continue
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}
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}
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