Automatically happens during setup to verify your copy of Windows is genuine.
Microsoft is committed to protecting your privacy. This specific statement covers features where you can make decisions during installation, such as: Dynamic Update
Only machine-specific, non-personal telemetry is transmitted for successful or failed feature provisioning. Automatically happens during setup to verify your copy
Users have the ability to opt-out of certain data collection practices or limit the use of their data for specific purposes. For example:
I can provide the exact steps or configuration scripts to help you secure your environment. Share public link Users have the ability to opt-out of certain
This modern privacy statement provides:
The full, official privacy statement for these operating systems is available through the following permanent link: . Privacy-Impacting Installation Features such as: Dynamic Update Only machine-specific
: Controls for the amount of telemetry data sent to Microsoft to maintain system security and performance.
During the final phases of installation, Windows prompts you to choose your settings:
System activation occurs concurrently with system initialization. The operating system validates license keys without storing personally identifiable information (PII).