Privacy settings on Windows 10 help control how your data is used and shared.
Privacy settings on Windows 10 help control how your data is used and shared.
I apologise if this has already been over discussed here but I didn't see and apparent topic for it. I was just reading a little into the terms and agreements related to using Windows 10 and as you can imagine a long and dry topic. I pretty much skipped to the sections related to privacy as I remembered when I went to activate Cortana on my phone. It wanted access to alot of data which fair enough they gave a reason for and I could just hit no and continue using the phone. However Cortana at the moment is built into Windows 10 and active by default and from what I've read can't be uninstalled/removed. So that apparently means when you've agreed to Windows 10 T&A you're also agreeing to perhaps more. Fair enough software will of course come with your OS/PC but this time it's seems to be set as though you've already launched it once and hit agree. It seems you have to manual disable features you don't agree with or just don't like. This may of been a given for Windows itself if you like to set it up to run how you like but to also have to seek the settings of programs you don't intend to use (and perhaps haven't even launched once as I don't know how a fresh Windows 10 install acts upon that first time boot. More than just testing your video?). Which means when you're going about your daily computer use you're apparently agreeing to having what ever data you're accessing to be send to Microsoft as well. As you could guess the official documentation at Microsoft is very long and dry, although this article http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2015/07/29/wind-nos/ does jump to some points I rather didn't like about it. Mainly the default opt in and sharing what seems to be unspecified data with their partner/chosen companies. Oh and the disclosing your data includes a short list, which includes your files and specifically mentions files in your private folders. Has anyone here reviewed the privacy statements yet? What do you think about this have it set by default you agree we can take this? I guess fair enough they always could but now it has you saying it's ok to do pretty much with out limit. I've not read over Windows 7 privacy or T&A so does anyone here know how different the agreement is for 10 from 7? Excluding the expected expanded to cover more legal clauses has they Windows 10 privacy statement really made that much of a giant leap towards getting at your data relative to 7? Would this put anyone here off using Windows 10, perhaps waiting for an amendment to the T&A or how the default setting are shipped. Good thing everyone who has ever used a computer has read every page of every piece of software's T&A...
What other methods could she use to find your computer when you ask? If Microsoft had accessed your data, they would have employed different approaches.
I haven't checked it yet, but I've just switched my workstation to W10. I'm planning to keep my encrypted laptop on 8.1 for a while, I believe.
I haven't fully understood the terms yet, but about Cortana you can turn off voice control and other cloud functions. It then acts like a basic search system, similar to Windows 7 or 8. There are many settings for Cortana—just open the Notebook or Settings for her and you'll find everything there.
I'm really tired of all these Windows 10 discussions. Are you even paying any attention? Upgrading isn't necessary. Many people are focused on privacy, ads, and driver issues, but that doesn't mean Windows 8.1 or 7 are bad. If you're not comfortable with the risks, stick with what you have. And please, don't waste time searching online—sometimes a simple search is enough.
They've consistently had the ability to reach your information, but now it appears they're trying to get your consent. It seems Windows 10 gives Microsoft permission to access files on connected devices, which could mean they might use any content—like source code or creative work—to some extent. Probably not a big risk, but they'll definitely claim the original version first. The main concern is the default settings, which many are talking about. I checked page two and didn’t find anything that seemed relevant enough to join. I was more interested in understanding what others are doing and how they handle it, especially since I don’t plan to upgrade. Version 7 & 8.1 are still solid, and they still offer ample support time.