Microsoft is restoring some data collection features you previously turned off.
Microsoft is restoring some data collection features you previously turned off.
Today I needed to set up Windows 11 on a second hard drive. It was necessary because certain programs required it, and I couldn't run them smoothly on Ubuntu, even with Wine. First, I disabled nearly all telemetry features—even those Microsoft doesn’t call telemetry. Then the 25H2 update appeared, so I installed it. That update not only fixed things but also restored many settings I had turned off earlier. I checked what permissions were changed and saw several had been re-enabled. The screenshots attached show the settings I disabled before, re-enabled after, and any data-collection features that might be active now. Anyone else have faced this issue? Is this a common practice, particularly in the EU or UK?
It's understood that changes often require updates, which makes this a challenging situation. Even without an update, they can simply enable it. Why would many users abandon Windows when alternatives are available?
I’ve completely moved away from Windows. The main reason it was being set up was because my child is developing a Roblox game, and I was stuck on something. It was simpler to work on my machine than his laptop. Good to hear it’s not just me—I’m glad I don’t run Windows at all, unless there’s a special need.
These materials would need to re-run those assessments with every change. There’s also a steady stream of fluctuating data coming in. It might not be as harmful as some believe. They appear to genuinely think they’re helping by gathering information. I don’t consider telemetry inherently bad, but it should stay focused on quality control and remain anonymous. The issue here is where we lose confidence.
I remember this has existed since Windows 10, and some users faced problems at that time too. Yeah, me too. I mainly rely on gaming, and my PC hasn't been powered on for over a month. Although I'm part of Apple's ecosystem, they seem to collect more data, which makes sense given their practices.
It's common to experience a full system rebuild after applying a major update, essentially resetting Windows rather than making incremental changes.
The question is about whether the login was from a local admin account with full system access or from an online account acting as the user.