Windows 10: Windows Still Tracking Apps After Being Turned Off

Discus and support Windows Still Tracking Apps After Being Turned Off in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi! I've noticed that after I turned off the setting to track apps you are using, my app activity still appears on the Microsoft account site. Why... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by elkstra, Mar 5, 2020.

  1. ELKSTRA
    elkstra Win User

    Windows Still Tracking Apps After Being Turned Off


    Hi!


    I've noticed that after I turned off the setting to track apps you are using, my app activity still appears on the Microsoft account site. Why does it still track my apps even though I have the setting turned off? Is there an issue with Windows or my PC?


    Thanks.


    -Luke H.

    :)
     
    elkstra, Mar 5, 2020
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  2. AMIGAROOTS
    AmigaRoots Win User

    Turn On or Off App Launch Tracking in Windows 10


    It is version 1709, build 16299.192


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    AmigaRoots, Mar 5, 2020
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  3. AVELOS156
    avelos156 Win User
    Unable to "Turn on Tracking Protection" for a specific administrator account

    IE11 (automatic updates), Win10.

    I'm unable to set Tracking Protection working for a specific user account. While for all other user accounts (normal users) in the same machine Tracking Protection works, for the administrator account it cannot be enabled.

    I have downloaded 3 tracking protection lists that are in status "Enabled".

    The lists can be enabled/disabled freely.

    Even though all 3 lists are enabled, tracking protection does not work at all.

    When I click on Settings -> Safety, the corresponding menu option always reads "Turn on Tracking Protection" no matter how many times I select it. In the other accounts where the tracking protection works this menu option reads "Turn off Tracking Protection".

    The account's personalized tracking protection list remains in status "Disabled" no matter how many times I have tried to enable it. Although I do not need this list at all, it is an indication/confirmation that something is wrong with my tracking protection.
    For the other user accounts the personalized tracking protection list can be freely enabled/disabled.

    I run the ProcessMonitor to see if there is any kind of access issues with the administrator account, but it looks pretty good. No "Access Denied" issues, no weird results.

    I also completely removed all IE folders in appdata folder and all IE enties under registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer. Everything was recreated at IE11 first launch, however the issue remains.

    Any suggestions?
     
    avelos156, Mar 5, 2020
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  4. DOS101
    Dos101 Win User

    Windows Still Tracking Apps After Being Turned Off

    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular Windows Phone-Apps – Microsoft Store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Mar 5, 2020
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