Use privacy settings, disable tracking features, and regularly review app permissions.
Use privacy settings, disable tracking features, and regularly review app permissions.
It's mostly haltable, though not entirely. If you're concerned about surveillance, it might be wise to cease using all technological devices.
The most effective method to prevent Microsoft from monitoring your activity is to transition to Linux or OS X instead of using MSX (Windows 10), and also stop using any Microsoft products or services.
Really, it doesn’t matter if you use the internet there are lots of other things monitoring you, not just Windows 10 and nothing happens when they “spy” on you—they just collect some data and usage stats that aren’t important.
The app is prevented from installing due to Chrome restrictions.
You can't completely shield yourself, since that comes with proprietary tools. At least reduce the risk. First, set up Peerblock to restrict IP ranges from reaching your PC. A visual guide is available for installation. I suggest leaving the P2P list out—it can interfere with certain programs. Next, enable TinyWall as a frontend for Windows Firewall; it blocks unauthorized applications. Third, run a PowerShell script that gathers your preferences—like adding IPs to the hosts file, removing modern apps, disabling auto-updates. I see you mentioned Chrome; try Pale Moon instead. It might seem excessive for privacy, but switching to Linux would be ideal.