Both OS versions, during the “Getting ready” phase, may contact Microsoft Update. The notes that update checks send:
Windows 8.1: Settings > Change PC Settings > Privacy > Location → Turn off “Let apps use my location”
: If installing from physical media, you can choose whether to go online for updates.
When installing or deploying these OSes, the following features request or send data:
: Turn off features like "Customer Experience Improvement Program" and "Error Reporting" in the Control Panel or via Group Policy to reduce data transmission.
Once the installation is complete, you can further refine your privacy stance. For maximum privacy, many experts recommend using a instead of a Microsoft account to prevent cloud-based data syncing. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 KMS Keys
18;write_to_target_document1b;_YbLsaeCWNIudptQP7tvX8QE_100;57; 0;a6a;0;5e9; 0;11c5;0;24b1; Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Privacy Guide | PDF - Scribd
Both OS versions, during the “Getting ready” phase, may contact Microsoft Update. The notes that update checks send:
Windows 8.1: Settings > Change PC Settings > Privacy > Location → Turn off “Let apps use my location”
: If installing from physical media, you can choose whether to go online for updates.
When installing or deploying these OSes, the following features request or send data:
: Turn off features like "Customer Experience Improvement Program" and "Error Reporting" in the Control Panel or via Group Policy to reduce data transmission.
Once the installation is complete, you can further refine your privacy stance. For maximum privacy, many experts recommend using a instead of a Microsoft account to prevent cloud-based data syncing. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 KMS Keys
18;write_to_target_document1b;_YbLsaeCWNIudptQP7tvX8QE_100;57; 0;a6a;0;5e9; 0;11c5;0;24b1; Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Privacy Guide | PDF - Scribd
