Posted January 24, 2016 Disable, Uninstall, and Block, Windows 7 / 8 Telemetry, and Remove Windows 10 Notifications A series of updates that came through Windows Update for Windows 7 and 8 arrived in August 2015, adding Microsoft's telemetry to Windows 7 and 8. These updates were not required, and could be declined from installing, but if a person had automatic updates enabled, these updates were automatically installed. If a person doesn't want these to be installed, they can be quickly uninstalled, and blocked from being re-downloaded and installed by running the script that is available for download on this page: Script for Win 7/8 to block all telemetry updates and Windows 10 upgrade components The direct download link for the script package, also listed in the given link is here. This script package is also good for anyone who doesn't want Windows 7 or 8 to download Windows 10, or to keep bugging them about the Windows 10 upgrade, as the download includes a script that will stop Windows 7 and 8 from notifying a PC about the Windows 10 update. Essentially, running these scripts will result in a PC behaving as if Windows 10 had never come along: The telemetry updates won't be searched for by Windows update, and there will be no more notifications regarding Windows 10. Disable Windows 10 Telemetry Disable Windows 10 telemetry and data collection by following the guide here: How to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10 There is one part of the guide which is no longer accurate, which is the part where it says: Go to Services and Applications -> Services in the left pane. In the services list, disable the following services: Diagnostics Tracking Servicedmwappushsvc Since the Windows 10 version 1151 update, "Diagnostics Tracking Service" has been changed to "Connected User Experiences and Telemetry service". So a person will have to follow the same given instructions regarding "Connected User Experiences and Telemetry service" instead of "Diagnostics Tracking Service". If you are aware of updated information regarding telemetry and data collection in Windows 7 / 8 / 10, or know improved methods to disable it, please share it. You own the software that you purchase - Understanding software licenses and EULAs "We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the american public believes is false" - William Casey, CIA Director 1981-1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 you know your ISP collects everything even if you dont use windows 10, right? NEW PC build: Blank Heaven minimalist white and black PC Old S340 build log "White Heaven" The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log Project AntiRoll (prototype) Custom speaker project Spoiler Ryzen 3950X | AMD Vega Frontier Edition | ASUS X570 Pro WS | Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB | NZXT H500 | Seasonic Prime Fanless TX-700 | Custom loop | Coolermaster SK630 White | Logitech MX Master 2S | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Pro 512GB | Samsung 58" 4k TV | Scarlett 2i4 | 2x AT2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 I disagree. The best way to disable windows telemetry is to uninstall windows. Also I strongly advise anyone who reads this against running random scripts on their machines without understanding what they do. That would be a fantastic way to mess up your system. Windows 10 likes to spy on you. Protect your Data! Run GNU/Linux!That One Privacy Guy's VPN Comparison Chart. Spoiler Spoiler |ARCH LINUX| |CPU i5 4690k @ 4.7GHz| |GPU: Asus Strix 390x| |Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mk 2| |RAM: Corsair Veangence Pro 16gb (2x8gb) @2133mhz| |CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i| |PSU: 750w EVGA Supernova 80+ Gold| |Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX(Silver)| |K/B: Pok3r w/ Cherry MX Blues| Spoiler |Samsung 250GB 840 EVO: Arch Linux installation.| |Seagate Barracuda 2TB: Mostly Games and stuff related to that. Music and most Media as well.| |Seagate NAS 4TB: Anime and Anime Art-Whoring.| |Seagate 1TB 2.5" SSHD: Arch install on my Thinkpad X220.| |Samsung OEM Lenovo SSD: Windows 8.1 cause I need to play JRPGs some how.| Spoiler |Cans: Sennheiser HD 558(Modded)| |Earbuds: Shure SE215| I'm working on expanding this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 Author I disagree. The best way to disable windows telemetry is to uninstall windows. Also I strongly advise anyone who reads this against running random scripts on their machines without understanding what they do. That would be a fantastic way to mess up your system. Random scripts, yes. But these scripts are verified by many people, including myself, and what they do is detailed in the link. So they aren't random. you know your ISP collects everything even if you dont use windows 10, right? No they don't. You're talking about web browsing history, which is not the data that is being collected by Windows telemetry. You own the software that you purchase - Understanding software licenses and EULAs "We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the american public believes is false" - William Casey, CIA Director 1981-1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 you know your ISP collects everything even if you dont use windows 10, right?Then I think its time for you to switch ISPs or start using a vpn. Random scripts, yes. But these scripts are verified by many people, including myself. So it isn't random.I'm sorry but I don't trust random guys on the internet. And I'd advise that everyone else takes the same path. If you actually want to use it read through the whole thing yourself and decide if its fine to run on your system. Windows 10 likes to spy on you. Protect your Data! Run GNU/Linux!That One Privacy Guy's VPN Comparison Chart. Spoiler Spoiler |ARCH LINUX| |CPU i5 4690k @ 4.7GHz| |GPU: Asus Strix 390x| |Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mk 2| |RAM: Corsair Veangence Pro 16gb (2x8gb) @2133mhz| |CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i| |PSU: 750w EVGA Supernova 80+ Gold| |Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX(Silver)| |K/B: Pok3r w/ Cherry MX Blues| Spoiler |Samsung 250GB 840 EVO: Arch Linux installation.| |Seagate Barracuda 2TB: Mostly Games and stuff related to that. Music and most Media as well.| |Seagate NAS 4TB: Anime and Anime Art-Whoring.| |Seagate 1TB 2.5" SSHD: Arch install on my Thinkpad X220.| |Samsung OEM Lenovo SSD: Windows 8.1 cause I need to play JRPGs some how.| Spoiler |Cans: Sennheiser HD 558(Modded)| |Earbuds: Shure SE215| I'm working on expanding this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 Author Then I think its time for you to switch ISPs or start using a vpn.I'm sorry but I don't trust random guys on the internet. And I'd advise that everyone else takes the same path. If you actually want to use it read through the whole thing yourself and decide if its fine to run on your system. Well I have, and yes, it'd be smart for others to always do the same. ... Does reading about people disabling telemetry and data collection in Windows make you paranoid about something? You own the software that you purchase - Understanding software licenses and EULAs "We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the american public believes is false" - William Casey, CIA Director 1981-1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 Does reading about people disabling telemetry and data collection in Windows make you paranoid about something? Yes, it makes me paranoid that my PC is going to crash some day because people like you disable telemetry and Microsoft won't fix the bugs :mellow: Location: Kaunas, Lithuania, Europe, Earth, Solar System, Local Interstellar Cloud, Local Bubble, Gould Belt, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Milky Way subgroup, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea, Pisces–Cetus Supercluster Complex, Observable universe, Universe. Spoiler 12700, B660M Mortar DDR4, 32GB 3200C16 Viper Steel, 2TB SN570, EVGA Supernova G6 850W, be quiet! 500FX, EVGA 3070Ti FTW3 Ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 Author Yes, it makes me paranoid that my PC is going to crash some day because people like you disable telemetry and Microsoft won't fix the bugs :mellow: Wow, no wonder you like tinfoil. Guess you make yourself a lot hats from it. You own the software that you purchase - Understanding software licenses and EULAs "We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the american public believes is false" - William Casey, CIA Director 1981-1987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 24, 2016 Wow, no wonder you like tinfoil. Guess you make yourself a lot hats from it. The one they sell nowadays is aluminium foil, it doesn't even work :unsure: Location: Kaunas, Lithuania, Europe, Earth, Solar System, Local Interstellar Cloud, Local Bubble, Gould Belt, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Milky Way subgroup, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Laniakea, Pisces–Cetus Supercluster Complex, Observable universe, Universe. Spoiler 12700, B660M Mortar DDR4, 32GB 3200C16 Viper Steel, 2TB SN570, EVGA Supernova G6 850W, be quiet! 500FX, EVGA 3070Ti FTW3 Ultra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...