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: Launch a virtual machine or test deployment and click the Privacy Statement hyperlink provided on the express settings or licensing screen.
Activation occurs automatically during setup to verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn't been used on more devices than the license allows. Post-Installation Privacy Controls
Once the operating system is installed, users are presented with a "Personalize" or "Express Settings" screen. These settings allow you to toggle several privacy-impacting features:
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The automatic process of registering the software. Key Features Covered During Installation
Navigating Privacy During Your Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Setup
Sends technical data about application crashes or system issues to help fix bugs. Managing Privacy in Windows Server 2012 R2
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The primary resource for these specific installation features is the Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement
Automatically sends crash data to Microsoft to help improve software stability.
Utilizing GPOs to restrict Internet communication for privacy compliance. Summary of Data Collection Activation occurs automatically during setup to verify that
Because an internet connection might not be active during the initial setup phases, Windows operating systems include a local, cached copy of this privacy statement. Clicking the link opens a local help file ( .chm or .html ) containing the text. If an internet connection is live, the system attempts to point the user to a dynamic, updated web URL hosted on Microsoft's servers to reflect the latest legal revisions. Core Installation Features That Collect Data
: Product key, hardware hashes (derived from components like the motherboard and hard drive), IP address, and regional settings.
: This feature is optional. You can opt out during the "Express Settings" phase or disable it entirely via Group Policy in enterprise environments. 4. Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT)
Synchs settings and connects with Microsoft services.
If you are concerned about data collection and use, you can: