Windows 10: MS Spying on Windows 10 Pro Users?

Discus and support MS Spying on Windows 10 Pro Users? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; In the folder: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows\GatherLogs\SystemIndexare a large amount of files, some of which contain... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by TechGuy007, Jul 11, 2024.

  1. MS Spying on Windows 10 Pro Users?


    In the folder: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows\GatherLogs\SystemIndexare a large amount of files, some of which contain detailed data about web browsing, web browsers, downloads, desktop files, desktop folders, paths to other files, contents of the Downloads folder, and more. I don't see much in the way of logs.The file names are indexed, with these names:SystemIndex.NNN.CrwlSystemIndex.NNN.gthrwhere NNN might be 171 or such. I'm assuming those extensions are Crawl and gather.Why is Microsoft gathering this information?Is Microsoft uploading this data to Microsoft

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    TechGuy007, Jul 11, 2024
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    natr0n, Jul 11, 2024
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  3. Microsoft Lifts "Spying" Components in Windows 10 for Chinese Government Version

    And that would be worth paying money for. Microsoft can stuff their "free" version up their backsides. But a version with the spying removed and complete user control turned back on? Sign me up and I'll happily buy. Not until then.
     
    lexluthermiester, Jul 11, 2024
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    MS Spying on Windows 10 Pro Users?

    Comodo Software users Windows 10 *Important*

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    "Hi All,
    We stronly advise Comodo users not to update to latest MS update KB4022716, which is available for Windows 10 users till they have new fixed version of Comodo internet security products installed.

    Affected Products:
    - Comodo Internet Security / Comodo Antivirus / Comodo Firewall (Affected versions: v6246 and below)
    - Comodo Cloud Antivirus (Affected versions: v533 and below)
    - Internet Security Essentials (Affected versions: v81 and below)
    - Comodo Secure Shopping (Affected versions: v97 and below)

    Possible Problems:
    In case you have updated to MS update KB4022716 prior to updating to latest fixed version of Comodo products, following issues may appear:

    - Crashing browsers
    - May not be able to login to Windows

    Resolution:
    If you are able to login, you can uninstall Comodo and re-install latest fixed Comodo version. Else you need to go to Windows Safe Mode and uninstall Comodo product or re-store system to state before Comodo product was installed.

    In case you want to keep Comodo and pause Windows updates for some time, you may use following steps:
    Step - 1: Click on Start icon on Windows
    Step - 2: Next click on Settings menu item, it will open "Windows Settings" window
    Step - 3: Select "Update & Security" section from there and it will show "Windows Update" section
    Step - 4: Click on "Advanced Options" next, there is "Pause Updates" section allowing you to pause Windows updates for next several days

    You can find same steps with images here .

    Reason:
    There are unexpected changes in last MS update KB4022716, which are incompatible with Comodo products.
    "

    https://forums.comodo.com/news-anno...ate-kb4022716os-build-15063447-t119928.0.html
     
    P4-630, Jul 11, 2024
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