What to disable in windows 10 installation. Complete disabling of telemetry


Latest version Microsoft's operating system is literally crammed with various components and services. And if some of them can be considered conditionally useful, then it would be advisable to turn off some of them and not think about them again. And many who want to download and try it in action, note this very desire. Because every action within the operating system, every word entered subsequently turns into advertising. Thus, Microsoft is trying to get maximum benefit from the owners of the conditional free Windows 10.

It’s quite easy to remove everything unnecessary that can track your actions and analyze them. Moreover, this can be done absolutely at any time. Don't worry if you didn't immediately turn off unnecessary components.

During system installation

To use this method, during Windows installations 10, you should abandon the default settings and click on the barely visible “Settings” inscription. It is located at the very bottom of the existing text.

In this section, you will see all the components that may interfere with your future Windows work 10. To prevent this, you need to disable them all by moving the slider to the appropriate position on the left. In total, you will have to disable two pages of functions.

It is also undesirable to enter your username and password registered on the Microsoft website during the installation process. You can simply skip this step; it does not affect anything. To do this, there is a small inscription at the bottom “Skip this step”.

If you follow these minimum requirements, then the new operating system will practically not indicate any information about the user. It simply will not have special functions for this. Because all the necessary components for this are simply disabled. Therefore, you can use it easily and fearlessly.

If the operating system is already installed

On an existing operating system, disable everything extra components, which can interfere with a calm and anonymous life, is not very difficult. You just have to disable only some Windows 10 functions that are particularly annoying. Namely:

Each of them has its own way of turning off.

Windows Defender

To get rid of this tool, you need to go to Settings, and then go to the “Update and Security” section. There is a tab called “Windows Defender” in which we need to work. You should disable the functions responsible for sending data and protecting the cloud, as in the screenshot.

By the way, if you don’t want to mess around with the settings, just install any other antivirus. This will turn off Defender automatically.

Contextual Search and Cortana

These two tools are disabled together. Of course, in Russian Windows 10, the latter does not work by default, because Russification was not invented for it. However, it's better to be safe than sorry.

You should click on search in the bottom line of the desktop, and then click on the bottom-most icon in the left column, which displays Settings. And there you need to disable both Cortana and Internet Search.

Advertising ID

To disable this functionality, you need to go to the Settings we already know, and from there go to the Privacy section. IN general settings, located at the very top of the left column, you will have to remove the “on” state. for the first three components.

The next tab we need is “Speech” handwriting and text input." Here you need to prevent Windows 10 from forwarding your speech in order to study the functionality of Cortana. We've already turned it off anyway.

After completing these steps, do not close Confidentiality - it will come in handy later.

Telemetry

To get rid of passing these parameters, you will have to do a little programming. This is done using a built-in tool called PowerShell. To use it, you need to put your PC into console mode using the Windows + X key combination.

A command line will appear in which you need to enter the combinations written in the screenshot.

In short, these commands delete already collected telemetry data, disable the of this service and completely cut off the ability to write any new data.

After that, open Confidentiality again, and from there go to “Reviews and Diagnostics”. You need to completely disable the generation of reviews (select the appropriate item in the drop-down menu), and then in the “Diagnostics and Usage Data” select the “Basic Information” item.

Clouds

To cloud storage did not work, it is enough not to use your account when working with Windows 10. To do this, you need to find the section in Settings that allows you to manage accounts, and then from there go to the “Your Account” section.

You can opt out of using an entry on the Microsoft website if you log in with a local account. To do this, just click on the corresponding inscription and enter the data. This way, you can keep only those components of the 10th generation system that are required.

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Did you read the license agreement before installing?

I think that most users will not be able to give an affirmative answer to this question. If you print its contents it will be about 30 pages in 12 font.

In today's article we will talk about interesting (from a privacy point of view) clauses of the license agreement, as well as how to disable surveillance in Windows 10.

What does the Microsoft license agreement say?

To provide a brief answer to a number of questions that arise around the text of the confidentiality agreement Microsoft and the end user, to paraphrase a famous quote:

“There are two types of users of Microsoft products - those who read license agreement and those who will read it."

The fact is that this agreement contains many clauses, the content of which some of the lawyers have already assessed as a potential interference in personal life.

While Microsoft motivates the need to collect information by improving the quality of the product.

We will give only a short list of information that will be collected:

  • contact information (last name, first name, physical and email address email, phone number, etc.);
  • credentials (passwords, password hints, etc.);
  • interests and hobbies (data about sports teams the user follows, stock news, etc.);
  • usage data ( search queries, web pages visited, products purchased);
  • payment details (numbers credit cards, as well as their security codes);
  • location data;
  • content (information about files and transferred data);

However, this practice is very illogical because a license to use the OS costs money and for the same money they impose advertising on the user.

Of course, the user can refuse to receive advertising, but this does not mean that he will not receive it (!), or that its quantity will decrease, or that the collection of personal data listed above will be stopped.

And this is only part of what you have given your consent to; for more detailed information, we recommend visiting the official Microsoft website.

Advice! In this situation, there are several options for solving the problem: install Linux, do not purchase or upgrade to Windows 10, and if the update has already occurred, roll back to the previous version (we will devote a separate article to this issue), disable the collection of personal data, or do nothing.

In this article, as its title suggests, we will talk about the option of disabling and blocking services that collect user data.

Let us immediately note that the steps described below are ways to limit the process of collecting user personal data.

In the future it is planned to expand and supplement this somewhat. This is not a panacea for solving the problem described, but a way to solve it in a compromise.

8 steps to disable sensitive information collection in Windows 10

Disabling services that are responsible for collecting information must begin at the stage of installing the operating system.


After which you need to turn off all, without exception, items.


Step 2. We do not create or use a Microsoft account. When the installer reaches this step, select the “Skip this step” option.

In the future, we will use only a local account.


Step 3. Changing privacy settings. Go to “Settings”, then open the “Privacy” section.

In this section, you need to go through all the subsections and turn off everything that we consider necessary. For example:






Step 4. Changing security settings.


Step 5. Disable Cortana and Internet search.

To do this, click on it in the taskbar, go to settings, click on the gear icon and set both switches to “Off” mode.


Step 6. Disable telemetry. This shutdown we will produce by entering directives into the command line launched with administrator rights.

Let's use the keyboard shortcut Win + X or select the appropriate item in the Start menu. Enter the following commands one by one.

Let us remind you that after entering each of them you must press Enter key.


Step 7 Setting up the Edge browser.

Everyone decides for themselves how to optimize their computer. Everyone is given a choice: disk cleanup, deactivation unnecessary components, defragmentation and disabling unused services. All processes, except the last one, are very simple and “safe”. And shutting down services carries great threats, so you need to approach this carefully.

What are services in Windows 10

Windows OS services are applications that are automatically (if configured) launched by the system when Windows startup and executed regardless of the user's status.

Wikipedia

https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Services

At their core, services are the link between applications and devices on a computer with the operating system kernel. Most of them are created operating system, but can also be installed by some applications, such as antivirus programs. Services are always running background and invisible to the user. This is their big advantage and the same drawback: it is difficult for the user to determine which shell is really needed, but it’s time to get rid of it.

Why you may need to disable services

Shutdown unnecessary services can only be welcomed for the benefit of optimization weak computers. Since a service is a program that constantly runs in the background, it must consume computer resources. However, there is no need to waste processor processing power and RAM on a fax service if you do not have this device.

Disabling services helps speed up your computer

Personally, I try to disable unnecessary services, especially on an old laptop. When performing ordinary tasks, such as work and surfing the Internet, it is impossible to feel the impact of programs on the operation of the system, but if you start to load the processor more seriously: turn on the game and at the same time leave the browser running with a bunch of tabs, you can feel the difference between enabled and disabled services.

Which services can be disabled in Windows 10?

Disabling services is very delicate process. You can confuse the name, disable the wrong program and lose the operating system: some services are responsible for turning on the OS, displaying information on the monitor, and so on.

List of services that can be disabled without harm to the operating system:

  • "Fax machine";
  • NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service (for NVidia video cards, if you are not using 3D stereo images);
  • "Service public access to Net.Tcp ports";
  • "Working folders";
  • "AllJoyn Router Service";
  • "Application Identity";
  • "BitLocker Drive Encryption Service";
  • "Service Bluetooth support"(if you are not using Bluetooth);
  • “Client License Service” (ClipSVC, applications may not work properly after disabling Windows Store 10);
  • "Computer Browser";
  • Dmwappushservice;
  • Geographic Location Service;
  • "Guest Shutdown Service (Hyper-V)";
  • "Pulse Service (Hyper-V)";
  • "Session service virtual machines Hyper-V";
  • "Hyper-V Time Synchronization Service";
  • "Data Exchange Service (Hyper-V)";
  • “Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service”;
  • "Sensor Monitoring Service";
  • "Sensor Data Service";
  • "Sensor Service";
  • “Functionality for connected users and telemetry” (this is one of the options to disable Windows 10 “tracking” of the user);
  • “Internet Sharing (ICS)” (assuming you are not using Internet Sharing features, e.g. Wi-Fi distribution from a laptop);
  • "Xbox Live Network Service";
  • Superfetch (assuming you are using an SSD);
  • "Print Manager" (if you don't use printing features, including Windows 10's built-in printing to PDF files);
  • "Windows Biometric Service";
  • "Remote registry";
  • "Secondary login" (assuming you are not using it).

Depending on the edition and distribution of the operating system, I disable the services from the list above and some others. From personal experience I can say that if you carefully read the description (commentary) of the program, you can understand whether it is needed or not. Accordingly, making a decision to disconnect becomes easier. And if, after familiarizing yourself with the service, there are still doubts whether to turn it off or not, it is better to leave it in in working condition. Once, having turned off the service, I lost the Internet for a day, until I realized that this was the problem.

Video: which services can be disabled in Windows 10

How to disable services in Windows 10

A lot in the operating room Windows system can be done in several ways. Disabling services is no exception to the rule. The user has more than enough options on how to disable this or that service.

Using the Services service

The “Services” service is a shell in which it is convenient to view information about the service, as well as enable or disable the necessary program.

  1. Calling context menu"This PC" icons on the desktop. Select the “Management” element.
    Call the context menu of the “This PC” icon on the desktop. Select the “Management” element
  2. In the column on the right, open the “Services and Application” tab and click on the “Services” element. The central window will immediately fill with a list of programs that control the operating system.
    In the permissions dialog box, open the “Services” item.
  3. We click once on the service to activate the program description, functionality, as well as the “Stop” and “Restart” buttons. Or twice to call properties.
  4. In the service properties, change the “Startup type” column to “Disabled” and save the changes with the OK button. After this, the program will never start until the corresponding field is changed.
    Double click by service opens properties

For the changes to take effect, reboot the computer.

Using the command line

The Command Line terminal is an important component of operating system management. Almost all actions with the OS can be carried out through the console.

The name of the service can be found in the program properties, as shown above.

The service properties indicate its short name

Using PowerShell

PowerShell is gradually replacing the console command line in Windows 10. The new terminal is more user-friendly and is aimed at working with the new operating system, in particular the Store. The command line is completely unsuitable for such things. At the same time, PowerShell works with all Tens elements and applets, services are no exception.

Via "Task Manager"

The system tool “Task Manager” can also configure the operation of services.

  1. Click on the “Taskbar” right click mouse and select “Task Manager” from the drop-down menu. Right-click on the “Taskbar” and select “Task Manager” from the drop-down menu
  2. In the window that opens, click the “Details” button to expand the utility, then go to the “Services” tab.
    Click the “More details” button to expand the utility, then go to the “Services” tab
  3. Right-click on the program you want to disable and select “Stop” from the menu. The service then immediately stops working.
    Right-click on the program you want to disable and select “Stop” from the menu.

Through "System Configuration"

“System configuration” is an OS configuration element that is mainly aimed at turning on the computer. The configuration determines how the computer will start and what items will boot with Windows.


Program to disable Windows 10 services

For the convenience of users, there is a program that specializes only in optimizing services. Easy Service Optimizer is a very simple utility that allows you to configure services optimally in a couple of clicks.


Video: how to disable services using Easy Service Optimizer

Removing a service in Windows 10

The service, like any Windows component, can be removed. But again, deletion, like disabling, is a very dangerous process. And if, when you disable a program, changes in most cases are very easy to return, then in case of deletion, it is not a fact that the system will be able to be revived by a rollback through a restore point.

When there is a need for removal and possible consequences

It is extremely rare, but the need to delete a service may arise in order to save space on your hard drive. When the fight against the operating system is literally for every megabyte. Services do not take up much space, but if you take it en masse and delete everything unnecessary programs to work with Bluetooth, fax, secondary login and others, you can save some space.

Personally, I have never deleted services. I always try to ask system disk with as much as possible large volume so that both the swap file and system directories felt comfortable, did not cause any lags or computer slowdowns.

How to remove a service in Windows 10

Proper removal of a service can only be done through the command line console. Attempting to remove a program from the registry or simply deleting files can lead to undesirable consequences.


Disabling and removing services is quite simple. In return you will receive more high-speed computer and more free random access memory. The main thing is not to overdo it and not disable something vital for the operation of the operating system.

It is probably no secret for many PC users that, despite the stated minimum system requirements compared to its predecessors, it looks quite “gluttonous” in terms of resources used. How to reduce and reduce RAM consumption will now be discussed. This can be done in several ways, often independent of each other.

Windows 10: How to reduce CPU usage? General rules.

Before you start practical use ready-made recommended solutions, we will consider the main methods of deactivating unnecessary services and components.

You need to pay attention to the following fact: how to reduce processor load or reduce RAM usage can be done using the following sections:

  • standard "Task Manager";
  • system configuration;
  • its components;
  • services.

You can, of course, delve into system registry. However, for the uninitiated user this will be quite problematic. Moreover, most of the settings can be made without resorting to this method.

Which processes in Task Manager can be disabled?

Typically, the first thing to do when there is increased consumption is system resources, usually users begin to actively call the “Task Manager” (combination Ctrl + Alt + Del, Crel + Alt + Esc, taskmgr in the “Run” console).

Naturally, all active in this moment processes or applications, and services running in Let's immediately give the first remark. Windows 10 Task Manager in standard mode allows you to view or disable services and processes only once. This is typical for everyone Microsoft systems. In other words, if some process starts along with the system, when it is restarted it will be activated again.

However, of all the things that Windows 10 Task Manager displays, the first thing you can safely do is deactivate exclusively user processes. If you pay attention, in a column like running process There are three types of descriptions: Windows processes, background processes and applications. It goes without saying that when asking how to reduce CPU usage, you should assume that system services can't be turned off. This can have unpredictable consequences. Anything marked with the Application type can be terminated (these are programs that run in windowed mode).

In the services and processes section you need to be extremely careful. What to disable? For example, if the system does not installed printer, you can deactivate the print service running in the background spoolsv.exe (Spooler - “Print Manager”). In general, you should first look at which process is causing the maximum processor load, and only then decide to disable it. But, again, the shutdown will be one-time. To prevent the process from starting again when the computer is restarted, first you need to at least deactivate startup items.

Startup management

To disable services that start with Windows, there are two main options. In the first case, you can access the startup tab, which is available in the Task Manager itself; in the second, use the configuration setting.

In the "Task Manager" this is quite simple - you need to right-click to bring up the submenu and select the shutdown command. A little to the right there is a column in which there is a description of the degree of influence of the process on the system. By and large, in this section you can turn off absolutely everything, leaving only Windows service Defender. If you have a high-quality antivirus installed, you can disable it too. To enter configuration settings, use the msconfig command. It is written in the corresponding “Run” menu line, after which the startup section is selected, but it again leads the user to the “Task Manager”.

It's better to go to the services tab. To avoid accidentally disabling something important, you can check the hide box Microsoft services and then look at what's left. In principle, you can only leave it stopped Adobe plugin Flash Player, since it is used in browsers. In both cases, you will need to restart your computer. This required condition for the changes to take effect.

Disabling unnecessary system components

However, in order not to rummage through components, the question of how to reduce CPU load due to the presence of unnecessary active services is solved by disabling some system features.

To do this, in the Control Panel you need to find the programs and components section where you can disable unused ones. For example, here you can deactivate the same print service or the Hyper-V module responsible for creating and using a virtual machine.

Deactivating services

Many services can be deactivated from the corresponding management section. It can be called from the same “Task Manager” by clicking the show services button. Or open the editor manually through the services.msc command in the Run console.

At least three processes can be disabled here: geolocation, diagnostic tracking, and the dmwappushservice process. All this - spy functions systems. In addition, if you are using a netbook that does not have optical drive, it is worth deactivating the CD burning service. In general, you can disable both the firewall and the secondary login, and wireless setup, and indexing service Windows Search, and a server, and portable device enumeration, and a debugger, and error logging, and an application compatibility assistant. Deactivation is carried out by setting the appropriate startup parameter in the menu called up double click on duty.

Special utilities

Finally, if the user does not know what exactly can be disabled in the system, or simply does not want to deal with such things, you can always turn to optimizer programs for help. They will do all the work for him. In any such application there is not only a system deep cleaning, but also modules that control the same startup elements that are hidden from the user’s eyes by the system. Accordingly, deactivating everything unnecessary will be as safe as possible. Is it true, Windows components, which were described just above, will still have to be turned off in manual mode. And deactivation was not considered here visual effects, which can be produced from the maintenance and security section or using the same optimizers.


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