Share via

Windows Telemetry

Anonymous
2021-02-18T00:41:12+00:00

I've been using O&O's ShutUp10 for a long time now. I use it to disable telemetry, so I don't have to mess with the registry. After updating to the latest version of Windows 10 (OS Build 19042.804, which is the Feb. 9 update), Windows keeps turning on telemetry. Every time I open O&O's ShutUp10, it shows me this:

Why is Microsoft so hungry for personal data? Is there any way I can turn off telemetry for good?

I'm very eager to know.

Thanks,

Kai

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

Answer accepted by question author

Anonymous
2021-02-18T02:50:33+00:00

Hello kaiyin2, how are you?

I am an independent consultant and user like you!

I'm happy to help you!

There is a way to do this! Follow the steps below:

> Press the "WIN + R" keys simultaneously to open the "Run" window

> Type "gpedit.msc", without quotes, and click "OK"

> Local Group Policy Editor window will open

> Navigate to the path below:

Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Data Collection and Preview Builds

> In the list on the right of the window, double-click "Allow Telemetry"

> Check the "Enabled" option to enable the modification

> In "Options", select option number 0 (zero) to disable.

> After choosing the settings, click "Apply" and "OK"

Let me know what happened!

If you still have a problem I hope your answer!

If this was helpful, mark it as an 'Answer'. If more users have the same question, it can help them!

If you still need help, comment here and I'll be back to help!

Best Regards

Was this answer helpful?

2 people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

3 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2021-02-18T17:47:50+00:00

    Hi,

    I enabled Group Policy Editor via the script you sent me and made the changes required to disable telemetry.

    I hope this works for good.

    Thanks!

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2021-02-18T15:46:54+00:00

    You can enable Group Policy Editor in Windows 10 Home

    See this topic for how to do it:

    https://www.itechtics.com/enable-gpedit-windows...

    * Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-18T15:40:43+00:00

    Hi,

    I currently have Windows 10 Home installed, so Group Policy Editor is not an option. Is there any other way to do this for the Home edition of Windows 10?

    Thanks,

    Kai

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments