Windows 10: How to Disable Telemetry & Data Collection in Windows 10 using Task Scheduler

The Windows 10 Telemetry and Data Collection feature is auto-enabled and it collects all sorts of user activity and sends it to Microsoft. Microsoft says that the data collected only enhances the overall user experience and Windows functionality better - but the number of data breaches happening across the globe has forced users to be […]

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How to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10


How to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10

Windows 10 now comes with the telemetry feature enabled by default which collects all sorts of user activity and sends it to Microsoft. Unfortunately, Microsoft has provided no way to disable it completely using the Settings app for Home and Pro editions of Windows 10. Only Enterprise users can turn it off. Here is a solution for editions other than Enterprise to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10.

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How to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10

Myself I went back to 8.1 which I only use rarely. My main OS is 7 Ultimate.

 

How to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10

Thanks fior the link. I'm doing this on my daily use Desktop since I don't want it in the Insider program. Will see what happens after I reboot.

 

Permanently Disabling Windows Compatibility Telemetry

Hi Vlad,

The Windows Compatibility Telemetry is a service in Windows 10 which contains technical data on how the device and its related software is working. It periodically sends the data to
Microsoft for future improvement of the system and to enhance the user experience. To sort out your concern, you may disable this service from the
Task Scheduler by following the steps below:

• Click Start, type Task Scheduler, and then press
  Enter.
• On the TaskScheduler window, go to this path:
  Task Scheduler Library\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience.
• On the Application Experience folder, look for Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser.
• Right-click on it, select Disable and then confirm to complete the process.
• Once you’re done, you may check if the issue persists.

Keep us updated about your concern for additional assistance regarding your concern.