Staff Block All Telemetry and Tracking in Windows 10 / 11

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Windows 10 and 11 include built-in telemetry and tracking features that send diagnostic data to Microsoft. Here’s how to reduce or disable most of it for privacy.

Step 1: Disable Telemetry via Settings​

1. Open Settings → Privacy & Security
2. Go to Diagnostics & feedback
3. Set Send optional diagnostic data to Off
4. Turn off:

• Tailored experiences
• Improve inking and typing
• Send diagnostic data

5. Set Feedback frequency to Never

Step 2: Disable Telemetry Using Group Policy (Pro Editions)​

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, press Enter
2. Go to:

Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Data Collection and Preview Builds

3. Double-click Allow Telemetry
4. Set it to Disabled or Enabled → 0 (Security only)
5. Click Apply → OK

Step 3: Disable Tracking Tasks and Services​

1. Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc
2. Navigate to:

Task Scheduler Library → Microsoft → Windows → Customer Experience Improvement Program

3. Right-click and Disable any active tasks
4. Do the same under:

→ Application Experience 
→ Autochk 
→ DiskDiagnostic 
→ Feedback

Step 4: Block Tracking with Hosts File (Optional)​

1. Navigate to:

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

2. Open with Notepad (as Admin)
3. Add entries like:

0.0.0.0 telemetry.microsoft.com 
0.0.0.0 vortex.data.microsoft.com 
0.0.0.0 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com

4. Save and exit

Step 5: Use Free Privacy Tools (Optional but Powerful)​

These can automate most of the above steps:

• O&O ShutUp10++ – Portable, deep privacy tool
• W10Privacy – Advanced privacy settings GUI
• Debotnet – Lightweight privacy-focused app

Just run them, select recommended options, and apply changes. No installation required.

Things to Keep in Mind​

• Telemetry is deeply embedded in Windows — you can minimize, not fully erase it
• Blocking Microsoft servers may affect some services (e.g. Cortana, Store)
• Use System Restore before making deep changes

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That’s it! You’ve now disabled or heavily restricted most Windows tracking and telemetry features.