So I just started messing around with the settings in my windows and account tied to it. And good Lord, this thing’s just as bad as Android. 😒 ? The thing is literally saving all my inquiries and everything to my Microsoft account. I can’t even turn off some of these features as far as trying to stop them. Many privacy settings are also buried all over the place. When did this happen?
Started with Windows 7 I’d say.
https://www.ghacks.net/2017/02/11/blocking-telemetry-in-windows-7-and-8-1/Really kicked in with Windows 8 though, that’s when they started pushing the Microsoft Store app to install programs. If I recall correctly Secure Boot also became the standard requirement to install Windows in 8.1.
In other words, began with 7 but kicked into high gear with 8.
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Fucking hell
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And they keep making it harder and harder to not use a Microsoft Account.
If u are okay with piracy download windows server edition and u can use it very different
Years ago. Like post xp. MS hates its customers and it shows.
You might wanna check out this link
Not a perfect solution by any means but at least it makes Windows more privacy-friendly if you want to.deleted by creator
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