Windows 81 And Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement For Installation Features Key Best -
: Information on how you interact with apps and features, including error reports (crash dumps). How to Configure Privacy Post-Installation
Microsoft collects various types of information to provide and improve these services: Personal Data
On Server 2012 R2: CEIP is disabled by default, but if previously enabled via tools, disable it via: Server Manager > Local Server > Customer Experience Improvement Program > Off : Information on how you interact with apps
Force local dump storage; disable outbound internet transmission via GPO.
| Feature | Data collected | Can be disabled during install? | |--------|----------------|-------------------------------| | (Windows 8.1) | Telemetry, location, tailored ads, Wi-Fi Sense, update sharing | Yes – choose “Customize” | | CEIP (Customer Experience Improvement Program) | Usage patterns, performance, crash data | Yes (opt-out) | | Windows Update | Device ID, update status, installed updates | Partially (cannot disable basic update telemetry) | | Microsoft Account sign-in | Sync of settings, passwords, browser history | Yes – use local account instead | | Error Reporting (WER) | Memory dumps, system specs, app crash data | Yes (disable via Group Policy) | | Setup/Installation telemetry (SCCM, MDT, or manual install) | OS version, install success/failure, region, language | No – minimal setup telemetry is mandatory | : Information about your PC's hardware to identify
Computer Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ System \ Internet Communication Management \ Internet Communication settings Set Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program to Enabled .
To adjust:
This article is for informational purposes only. Always test privacy configurations in a non-production environment first.
: Information about your PC's hardware to identify compatible drivers. or manual install) | OS version
The installation process of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 includes several features designed to enhance user experience and security: