Windows 10: What exactly does Activity History collect?

Discus and support What exactly does Activity History collect? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm sure everyone here already know that Windows 10 logs the things we do in Activity History for the Timeline. I've read on this thread that it will... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ExtensionGo, Jan 30, 2020.

  1. /U/EXTENSIONGO
    /u/ExtensionGo Win User

    What exactly does Activity History collect?


    I'm sure everyone here already know that Windows 10 logs the things we do in Activity History for the Timeline. I've read on this thread that it will continue to do so even if you choose to disable this feature. That reddit thread by u/a_potato_is_missing, ended up getting linked to a number of online news outlets.

    So this is what I'd like to know:

    1) It's been a year since that thread, has Microsoft done anything to address this or is our activity still being quietly logged without our knowledge?

    2) What sort of information gets collected and how detailed is it? For example, will they be able to read my documents or see what movies I've watched or games I've played?

    3) Will they still log our activity with Activity History, Cortana, etc. if we unlink our computers from a Microsoft Account?

    4) How often does Windows 10 gather information from us and can we opt out of it in the settings?

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    /u/ExtensionGo, Jan 30, 2020
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  2. SANGEETA SARKAR
    Sangeeta Sarkar Win User

    error 102_104 with microsoft solitaire collection

    Hello Patrick,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will assist you in resolving this issue.

    It would be grateful if you can reply to this question in order to assist you further:

    • When exactly do you receive this error?
    • Are you able to open Microsoft Solitaire Collection?
    • Did you install all pending Windows updates?

    For now I would suggest you to perform the steps from the below link and check if it helps:

    Microsoft Solitaire Collection for Windows 10

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Jan 30, 2020
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  3. FUSSYBOB
    fussybob Win User
    IE11 Google Toolbar no auto search suggestions, no search history?


    Since the last Win 10 update my Google Toolbar won't list any search suggestions as I type and there is no search history listed. The Google tool bar will allow a search, but after a few searches no search history shows and no "clear search" button is listed either.

    I have turnd on "Suggest searches as you type", and "store search histroy on my computer" in the Google Toolbar options.

    Any suggestions to fix this?
     
    fussybob, Jan 30, 2020
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  4. GARYBETTY
    GaryBetty Win User

    What exactly does Activity History collect?

    How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

    I cannot reconnect my file history file drive
     
    GaryBetty, Jan 30, 2020
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