Windows 10: Turn off Microsoft Account hard drive sensing

Discus and support Turn off Microsoft Account hard drive sensing in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; How do I turn off my computer reporting hard drive usage/storage capacity to my Microsoft Account? When I log into my Microsoft Account via web... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by sushi688, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. SUSHI688
    sushi688 Win User

    Turn off Microsoft Account hard drive sensing


    How do I turn off my computer reporting hard drive usage/storage capacity to my Microsoft Account?


    When I log into my Microsoft Account via web browser and select my device and click on "Security & protection" I see that the Microsoft Account knows how much free space is on each hard drive. So somehow the computer is sending this info to Microsoft. How do I turn this off?

    :)
     
    sushi688, Mar 3, 2021
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  2. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Mar 3, 2021
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  3. TOM.BEFRUGAL
    Tom.Befrugal Win User
    What is Storage Sense? And how would it handle SSDs and/or Hard Drives?

    There is a new Windows 10 feature that was added in the Creator's Update. It's called
    Storage Sense. It is accessed by going to the Settings UWP app, under the System menu, and in the Storage list item.

    I couldn't find any more information about Storage Sense, other than it helps with the data stored on your primary and secondary drives, I think?

    So I have a few questions:

    • What is Storage Sense and what does it really do? Give an explanation as detailed as possible.
    • How would it work on SSDs?
    • How would it work on Hard Drives / Disc Platter Storage Medias?
    • Is it self-aware the user is on SSDs or on Hard Drives?

    Thanks.
     
    Tom.Befrugal, Mar 3, 2021
    #3
  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Turn off Microsoft Account hard drive sensing

    little cat, Mar 3, 2021
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