Windows 10 activity Tracking information
If you’re not concerned about the information that Microsoft is keeping tabs on then you’re good to go – carry on, there’s nothing to see here
Even though Windows 10 did bring many of the features users expected of it, such as a Start Menu and revamped icons, You are still being tracked by Microsoft
Did you know that Microsoft states that
(Use of the Program software and services is at your discretion. Many features that transmit data to Microsoft are enabled automatically. You will not have the option to turn off the transmission of data for certain features in the Program software and services.)
(Use of the Program software and services is at your discretion. Many features that transmit data to Microsoft are enabled automatically. You will not have the option to turn off the transmission of data for certain features in the Program software and services.)
To stop the transmission of all data, you must completely uninstall the Program software and services from all of your devices. This may require you to reinstall your device’s operating system.
Here's the snippet from the Service agreement:
"Finally, we will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to."
PRIVATE FOLDERS !?
Thanks to a free program called DoNotSpy10 that provides you with the opportunity to easily manage what you want to share and what not. While many of the settings represent what
you can configure using the Settings and various other apps, there are also tweaks that are not easily accessible through the apps Windows provides.
The list of things DoNotSpy10 secures is quite comprehensive: Below is just a few of the tracking features that you have the option of disabling.
Activate postponing upgrades
Disable app notifications
Disable Password button ads
Stopping and resetting the advertising ID
Disable SmartScreen filter for URLs
Disable sending write information
Disable Telemetry
Disable Biometrics
Disable app access to calendar
Disable app access to messages
Disable app access to wireless connections
Disable app access to Uncoupled devices
Disable prompts Feedback
Disable app access to camera
Disable app access to microphone
Disable acquaintance
Disable app access to user accounts info
Disabling Windows Update distribution
Disable Windows Update for other products
Disable WiFi Sense
Disable Windows Defender
Disable automatic Windows Updates
Deactivate OneDrive
Disable Automatic Driver Updates
Download link right here DoNotSpy10-1.0.0.2
If you do not want to download the ad-supported (OpenCandy) installer, you can support the application’s development by making a donation. by following this link personal Donation Edition
Note:
If you choose to download the ad-supported version, follow the instructions below to make sure you don't install the ads..
check out the screen shots below, You will be asked if you want to install 2 more add ons, Choose Advanced to bypass this option
When installing, Choose Custom Install Advanced (Shown Above) Uncheck the Install Sonic Train & click Next ...
Now with custom Installation checked UN_Check Install Pluto.TV (shown Above)
Follow the rest of the prompts and enjoy!!
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