[SandwicheGuy]

Based on what I just read, anything you have or do, from passwords to keystrokes, places visited and what was said, credit card info and more and more, is collected by those nice people. And shared with other parties and made available for a legal process.

Based on what I read, when I installed Windows 10 preview when it was first offered, is that Microsoft was trying a new approach and actually soliciting feedback from users in order to make Windows 10 as good as possible. They succeeded, every upgrade introduced new features, dropped others no one wanted, and rearranged the interface many time. The end result is wonderful.

Microsoft clearly said, in the user agreement, that this was a preview version and should not be used in a production environment because of all the information which was going to be collected. This collection would cease with the release version for the public. RTFM and quit spreading disinformation, it does you no credit.

[SandwicheGuy]

And for all the know-nothings on this thread, you are getting your internet browser confused with the operating system. There are many of both, the most popular being Chrome by Google and Windows by Microsoft. One runs the internet, the other the computer. When the World Wide Web started up, they were separate, but that did not last for long, each started elbowing in on the others action. But the functions remain the same. Browsers note what you are interested in, the OS notes how your computer is running and any trouble it is having.

This is all logged ON YOUR COMPUTER in log file and sometimes shared with the companies to make your browsing more convenient, and your computer more reliable. And yes, what you browse is commercially of interest. It is called knowing your customer.

[dynoman]

Thanks!

[867V309]

RTFM and quit spreading disinformation, it does you no credit.

First, you’ll want to open Settings and click on Privacy. There, you’ll find 13 different screens — yes, 13 — to go through, and you’ll want to disable anything that seems worrying. The blog notes that most of the important settings can be found on the General tab, though other tabs are important as well. For example, you’ll definitely want to adjust what types of data each app on your system can access.

And that's just the ones MS admits to.

[redfreedom]

Please read your quote of me, where I stated: “Based on what I just read - - - “

What I meant by that comment is I literally just read in the source page of this thread what I paraphrased in the same sentence.

This means I am not spreading disinformation, I am merely commenting on what was clearly written in the source we are all commenting on.

Are you suggesting it is wrong to paraphrase what is actually stated and make comments regarding news items? Everyone does it here all the time.

If the news article is incorrect or not to your liking, I suggest you take it up with the one that started this thread or go to the source and file a complaint. Please don’t take it out on posters.

I’m glad you like your Windows 10. However, if the article is correct, I have no desire to let Microsoft install spyware on my computer, so I’ll pass.