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Third-party tools can help you disable Windows 10’s telemetry
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Updated onSeptember 1, 2021
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Windows 10is known for a variety of things, both good and bad, but depending on who you ask, the cons more than outweigh the pros.
For example,Windows 10isn’t in a very good spot when it comes to privacy. The telemetry services that it uses have always been the source of scandal when it comes to user privacy.
Users want more control over what data Microsoft collects
The efforts of privacy watchdogs have started paying off, as they continuously rally againstMicrosoftin an effort to make themsurrender more control over to userswhen it comes to what data they can offer.
One good example is that of the Bayerischen Landesamts für Datenschutzaufsicht. This German watchdog regulates data protection in the country and found a way to disable thetelemetrycompletely onWindows 10.
The only catch is that it needs to be done in version1909. Additionally, the method only works on the Enterprise and Education editions of the OS.
You can finally disable Windows 10’s telemetry
Tests doneby the agency showed thatWindows 10‘stelemetrycould be completely disabled. The only catch is that this cannot be done usingWindows 10‘s native tools.
However, some control can be gained over thetelemetryif users make use of third party applications. These apps give you several options that would technically make it possible to reduce the data collection to a minimum level.
Additionally, certain PowerShell commands can also be used toblock telemetry data.
Microsofteven attempted toadd some telemetry features in Windows 7back in 2019, but those features weresoon disabledby users who cared about their data.
Microsoftdefends thetelemetryfeature stating that it is necessary to run in the background. Its main purpose is to gather information on bugs and crashes.
More so, they stated that the feature is crucial for allowingMicrosoftto further refine and improveWindows 10. As for the safety of their data,Microsoftclaims that they gather no personal information. Finally, they said that all the data collected is safely transferred to their servers.
Do you thinkMicrosoft’stelemetryis good or is it something that needs disabling as soon as possible? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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