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[–] 10 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Easier to link am article than write one myself.

I only glanced through this one, it may not be 100%,but it gets the salient points.

https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/18770/the-truth-about-windows-10-spying-on-almost-everything-you-do/

The problem mostly exists on Windows Home versions, since they're not managed by am orga izatkom. Plus during initial setup it makes it seem like a Microsoft account is required, which means MS collects a lot of activity data about you.

I only run Pro, and disable many of these unused services with tools like O&O Shutup and setting specific registry keys.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (4 children)

    Can those services and registry keys be disabled on Home editions as well?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (3 children)

    Unfortunately no. Home edition will actively ignore Group Policies and Registry keys relating to privacy.

    You would be better off using a 10 Pro license or pirating 10 Pro and keeping it from phoning home.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    No. Not without paying a hefty license upgrade fee (Retail copy) or doing something incredibly shady. (Piracy tools which I won't specifically name but I'm sure you can find and likely know the dangers of obtaining for some users.)

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