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Updating from 10 to 11 and I had some questions.

Updating from 10 to 11 and I had some questions.

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mate53
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12-28-2021, 05:39 PM
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Updating to Windows 11 seems straightforward with your current account linked. No major issues expected. Since you don’t have a product key, using a Microsoft account is a good approach. You can still manage data collection by adjusting privacy settings and monitoring usage through your Microsoft account dashboard. For tools like SpyBot or AntiBeacon, consider alternatives that respect privacy and avoid unnecessary data extraction.
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12-28-2021, 05:39 PM #1

Updating to Windows 11 seems straightforward with your current account linked. No major issues expected. Since you don’t have a product key, using a Microsoft account is a good approach. You can still manage data collection by adjusting privacy settings and monitoring usage through your Microsoft account dashboard. For tools like SpyBot or AntiBeacon, consider alternatives that respect privacy and avoid unnecessary data extraction.

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12-29-2021, 01:27 AM
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Local Microsoft Linked account details show no significant difference. The company focuses on general usage patterns rather than individual concerns. They aim to gather crash information, BSOD snapshots, and program crash data. Using Edge means tracking is handled differently compared to Chrome, especially when ads from Bing are involved. Telemetry data collection on Windows 11 remains consistent with Windows 10, and you can review what Microsoft collects via the provided link. Unlike previous versions, disabling telemetry isn't possible on Windows 11. You can only adjust optional data collection settings. For personalized features like improved spelling suggestions, you may need to opt out of certain optional diagnostics. The main takeaway is that most collected data isn't valuable for actual use, except for targeted ads and minor improvements.
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Texas1047
12-29-2021, 01:27 AM #2

Local Microsoft Linked account details show no significant difference. The company focuses on general usage patterns rather than individual concerns. They aim to gather crash information, BSOD snapshots, and program crash data. Using Edge means tracking is handled differently compared to Chrome, especially when ads from Bing are involved. Telemetry data collection on Windows 11 remains consistent with Windows 10, and you can review what Microsoft collects via the provided link. Unlike previous versions, disabling telemetry isn't possible on Windows 11. You can only adjust optional data collection settings. For personalized features like improved spelling suggestions, you may need to opt out of certain optional diagnostics. The main takeaway is that most collected data isn't valuable for actual use, except for targeted ads and minor improvements.

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