Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 days ago
Easier to link am article than write one myself.
I only glanced through this one, it may not be 100%,but it gets the salient points.
emsisoft.com/…/the-truth-about-windows-10-spying-…
The problem mostly exists on Windows Home versions, since they’re not managed by am orga izatkom. Plus during initial setup it makes it seem like a Microsoft account is required, which means MS collects a lot of activity data about you.
I only run Pro, and disable many of these unused services with tools like O&O Shutup and setting specific registry keys.
Arkham@beehaw.org 2 days ago
Can those services and registry keys be disabled on Home editions as well?
Melody@lemmy.one 1 day ago
Unfortunately no. Home edition will actively ignore Group Policies and Registry keys relating to privacy.
You would be better off using a 10 Pro license or pirating 10 Pro and keeping it from phoning home.
Arkham@beehaw.org 16 hours ago
Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?
Smoke@beehaw.org 14 hours ago
Yes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.