How to Stop Windows Data Collection & Protect Your Privacy - Complete Guide

Reduce Windows Data Collection & Boost Your Privacy - Step-by-Step Guide

Worried about Windows collecting too much data? This guide will walk you through the best ways to reduce data tracking, stop Windows from spying, and protect your privacy. Take back control of your information with these easy-to-follow steps!

Privacy Settings to Tweak:

  1. Settings > Privacy & Security:

    • Shortcut: 🪟 + I
    • Find My Device: Off
    • Location Settings: Turn off Location Services
    • General Settings: Turn off all options for Ads, language, tracking, and notifications.
    • Activity History: Off
  2. Settings > Personalization:

    • Start: Turn off all services to limit tracking through Start.
  3. Settings > Privacy & Security - Speech:

    • Turn off Online Speech Recognition for enhanced privacy.
  4. Settings > Privacy & Security - Inking & Typing Personalization:

    • Turn off Custom Inking & Typing Dictionary to prevent personal data tracking.
  5. Disable Telemetry Service:

    • Stop this service to reduce diagnostic data sent to Microsoft.
  6. Settings > Privacy & Security - Diagnostics & Feedback:

    • Turn off Send Optional Diagnostic Data for more privacy.

Final Step

Restart your Windows for all changes to take effect. Enjoy a more private experience on Windows!

Additional Resources:
Want more tips? Check out our Windows 11 Tips Playlist for more ways to optimize privacy and security.

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