KB3044374 - Prepares for upgrade to Windows 10 KB3035583 - Prepares for upgrade to Windows 10 KB3022345 - Installs diagnostic tracking service KB3021917 - Prepares for upgrade to Windows 10 If you don’t have automatic updates enabled, you can refuse or remove these specific updates: There are several system updates that add tracking and diagnostic capabilities to your PC, some to prepare for an upgrade to Windows 10. Remove tracking and data collection updates. How: Control Panel > System & Security > System > Remoteġ0. Turn off Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop.ĭon’t allow these remote connections to your computer, unless you’re sure you need it. How: File explorer > Share with > Nobodyĩ. If you’re on a network, specify which files and folders are not shared with others. How: Control Panel > Network & Internet > Network & Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settingsĨ. You can control individual services such as network discovery, file and printer sharing, etc. Check the sharing options for your account profiles. How: Control Panel > Programs > Programs & Featuresħ. To further reduce your exposure to privacy leaks, take a few moments to check which programs are installed that you no longer use, or that were pre-installed and are unneeded. This is particularly relevant if you’re using a shared computer. Stop recently opened programs and files being displayed in the Start menu. How: Control Panel > System & Security > BitLocker Drive Encryptionĥ. Turn BitLocker on to make your files are unreadable if someone else gets hold of your computer while powered off or locked. Easily encrypt your PC with the built-in BitLocker. How: Control Panel > System & Security > Action Center > Change Action Center settings > Customer Experience Improvement Program settingsĤ. This should also prevent the installation of some files related to upgrading to Windows 10. Opt out of the Customer Experience Improvement Program. How: Control Panel > User Accounts & Family Safety > User Accounts > Change Your Account Typeģ. Don’t use an Administrator account by default.įor everyday computing, switch to a separate Standard user account to protect against malware doing system-wide damage. How: Control Panel > User Accounts & Family Safety > User Accounts > Change Your PasswordĢ. It goes without saying that this should be a strong, lengthy password. Ensure you use a password to protect your user account. You might also be interested in our privacy tips for Windows 10.ġ. How to Protect Privacy on Windows 7 Filed under Device Privacy Tips on
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