

If you select this option, we'll be able to provide updates to Windows (through Windows Update, including malicious software protection by the Malicious Software Removal Tool), but some apps and features may not work correctly or at all.Įnhanced data includes all Basic data plus data about how you use Windows, such as how frequently or how long you use certain features or apps and which apps you use most often. This option also turns on basic error reporting back to Microsoft.

This data helps keep Windows and apps running properly by letting Microsoft know the capabilities of your device, what is installed, and whether Windows is operating correctly. There you can set the options "Diagnostic and usage data" to one of the following options, as described by Microsoft:īasic information is data that is vital to the operation of Windows. All its options are available in Settings -> Privacy - Feedback and Diagnostics. You can combine all mentioned tricks below with the Firewall tip.Īs you use Windows 10, Microsoft will collect usage information.

This might be interesting and useful for you. Please find time to read the following article: Stop Windows 10 spying on you using just Windows Firewall. Beware Windows 7/Windows 8 users, your operating system might be spying on you as well! See the following article: Telemetry and Data Collection are coming to Windows 7 and Windows 8 too Before we start, I definitely should mention one fact.
