Windows 10: How to block the personal data collection done by Microsoft I'm gonna show you how to protect your personnal information. As you may know, Windows 10 is free (you have 1 year to download it). So many people upgrades their computer. But the Truth about Windows 10 is that there's a lot of process that retrieve your personnal data to "enhance the experience on the Windows OS". So how to block that ? Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc . You will find a file named hosts . Open the file with Notepad (You must execute Notepad as an administrator) and add this following lines: 127.0.0.1 local 127.0.0.1 vortex.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 vortex-win.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 redir.metaservices.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 choice.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 choice.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 services.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 sqm.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 watson.ppe.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telemetry.appex.bing.net 127.0.0.1 telemetry.urs.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telemetry.appex.bing.net:443 127.0.0.1 settings-sandbox.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 survey.watson.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 watson.live.com 127.0.0.1 watson.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 statsfe2.ws.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 corpext.msitadfs.glbdns2.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 compatexchange.cloudapp.net 127.0.0.1 cs1.wpc.v0cdn.net 127.0.0.1 a-0001.a-msedge.net 127.0.0.1 statsfe2.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net 127.0.0.1 sls.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net 127.0.0.1 fe2.update.microsoft.com.akadns.net 127.0.0.1 diagnostics.support.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 corp.sts.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 pre.footprintpredict.com 127.0.0.1 i1.services.social.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 feedback.windows.com 127.0.0.1 feedback.microsoft-hohm.com 127.0.0.1 feedback.search.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 rad.msn.com 127.0.0.1 preview.msn.com 127.0.0.1 ad.doubleclick.net 127.0.0.1 ads.msn.com 127.0.0.1 ads1.msads.net 127.0.0.1 ads1.msn.com 127.0.0.1 a.ads1.msn.com 127.0.0.1 a.ads2.msn.com 127.0.0.1 adnexus.net 127.0.0.1 adnxs.com 127.0.0.1 aidps.atdmt.com 127.0.0.1 apps.skype.com 127.0.0.1 az361816.vo.msecnd.net 127.0.0.1 az512334.vo.msecnd.net 127.0.0.1 a.rad.msn.com 127.0.0.1 a.ads2.msads.net 127.0.0.1 ac3.msn.com 127.0.0.1 aka-cdn-ns.adtech.de 127.0.0.1 b.rad.msn.com 127.0.0.1 b.ads2.msads.net 127.0.0.1 b.ads1.msn.com 127.0.0.1 bs.serving-sys.com 127.0.0.1 c.msn.com 127.0.0.1 cdn.atdmt.com 127.0.0.1 cds26.ams9.msecn.net 127.0.0.1 c.atdmt.com 127.0.0.1 db3aqu.atdmt.com 127.0.0.1 ec.atdmt.com 127.0.0.1 flex.msn.com 127.0.0.1 g.msn.com 127.0.0.1 h2.msn.com 127.0.0.1 h1.msn.com 127.0.0.1 live.rads.msn.com 127.0.0.1 msntest.serving-sys.com 127.0.0.1 m.adnxs.com 127.0.0.1 m.hotmail.com 127.0.0.1 preview.msn.com 127.0.0.1 pricelist.skype.com 127.0.0.1 rad.msn.com 127.0.0.1 rad.live.com 127.0.0.1 secure.flashtalking.com 127.0.0.1 static.2mdn.net 127.0.0.1 s.gateway.messenger.live.com 127.0.0.1 secure.adnxs.com 127.0.0.1 sO.2mdn.net 127.0.0.1 ui.skype.com 127.0.0.1 www.msftncsi.com 127.0.0.1 msftncsi.com 127.0.0.1 view.atdmt.com When it's done, register and reboot your computer ! Please note that you might not be able to use certain services afterwards, such as hotmail and skype. Save the orginal host file in a different non-system folder for safety. Check regularly if the changed file has been reverted by an update. ▶CONFIRMED! A 08/26/15 (Wed) 16:24:54 No.574 Awesome! This has been confirmed! Thank you! Windows 10: How to block the personal data collection done by Microsoft: https://archive.is/6mACK Windows 10 BUSTED, AND IT IS CREEPY (+ comments and confirmation): https://archive.is/FXyNX ▶Anonymous 08/26/15 (Wed) 23:07:30 No.575 So with this change, would it be possible to run windows 10 without worrying about security risks? ▶Anonymous 08/27/15 (Thu) 03:52:05 No.578 For a guide on how to disable several telemetry options already, visit this website: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/windows-10-doesnt-offer-much-privacy-by-default-heres-how-to-fix-it/ Another resource is available at: https://fix10.isleaked.com/ Certain Windows updates in Windows 10 deliver extra "options" for telemetry on your machine. It is advisable to uninstall them: http://www.kernelmode.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4001 For additional privacy, you can add these entries to your hosts file, which is located in: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc You can edit and save the file by opening Notepad as Administrator (Press Windows key ("flag" icon), in the search bar enter "notepad", right-click on notepad and choose Run as Administrator - then browse to the hosts file location). Note: this does NOT block any Windows Updates. Copy and paste the following below all the other text in there, save the file. That's all: #Microsoft telemetry 127.0.0.1 vortex.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 vortex-win.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 watson.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 redir.metaservices.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 choice.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 choice.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 services.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 sqm.df.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 watson.ppe.telemetry.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telemetry.appex.bing.net 127.0.0.1 telemetry.urs.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 telemetry.appex.bing.net:443 127.0.0.1 settings-sandbox.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 survey.watson.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 watson.live.com 127.0.0.1 watson.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 statsfe2.ws.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 corpext.msitadfs.glbdns2.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 compatexchange.cloudapp.net 127.0.0.1 cs1.wpc.v0cdn.net 127.0.0.1 a-0001.a-msedge.net 127.0.0.1 65.55.108.23 127.0.0.1 65.39.117.230 127.0.0.1 23.218.212.69 127.0.0.1 134.170.30.202 127.0.0.1 137.116.81.24 127.0.0.1 diagnostics.support.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 corp.sts.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 pre.footprintpredict.com 127.0.0.1 204.79.197.200 127.0.0.1 23.218.212.69 127.0.0.1 i1.services.social.microsoft.com 127.0.0.1 i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net 127.0.0.1 feedback.windows.com 127.0.0.1 feedback.microsoft-hohm.com 127.0.0.1 feedback.search.microsoft.com ▶Anonymous 08/27/15 (Thu) 03:53:45 No.579 Below is the list of "updates" that delivered by Windows Update as "telemetry and customer experience improvements". If you don't want upgrade to Win10 or send your "telemetry" to MS - remove them and do not install again. Microsoft claims this is "telemetry" and customer experience blah-blah-blah. Well I call this simple - spyware. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917 - "Performance tracker update" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583 - "Get Windows 10 App" (delivers ready to use UAC backdoor as bonus) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214 - "Upgrade to Windows 10" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374 - "Upgrade to Windows 10" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664 - "Compatibility update for upgrading Windows 7" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345 - "Customer experience and diagnostic telemetry" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708 - "Customer experience and diagnostic telemetry" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149 - "Customer experience and diagnostic telemetry" https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249 - "Telemetry points to consent.exe" !!!WARNING!!! this update add spyware functionality to UAC COPY/PASTE script below the line into you command shell/command line (cmd.exe). To disable the evil spying services spread by Microsoft. ============================================================================================================ ▶Anonymous 08/27/15 (Thu) 03:54:04 No.580 @echo off echo echo Step 1: Delete Updates… echo Delete KB3075249 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075249 echo Delete KB3080149 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3080149 echo Delete KB3021917 (telemetry for Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3021917 echo Delete KB3022345 (telemetry) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3022345 echo Delete KB3068708 (telemetry) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3068708 echo Delete KB3044374 (Get Windows 10 for Win8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3044374 echo Delete KB3035583 (Get Windows 10 for Win7sp1/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3035583 echo Delete KB2990214 (Get Windows 10 for Win7 without sp1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2990214 echo Delete KB2990214 (Get Windows 10 for Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2990214 echo Delete KB2952664 (Get Windows 10 assistant) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2952664 echo Delete KB3075853 (update for "Windows Update" on Win8.1/Server 2012R2) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075853 echo Delete KB3065987 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3065987 echo Delete KB3050265 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3050265 echo Delete KB971033 (license validation) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:971033 echo Delete KB2902907 (description not available) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2902907 echo Delete KB2976987 (description not available) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2976987 echo Step 2: Blocking Routes… route -p add 23.218.212.69 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 route -p add 65.55.108.23 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 route -p add 65.39.117.230 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 route -p add 134.170.30.202 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 route -p add 137.116.81.24 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 route -p add 204.79.197.200 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 route -p add 23.218.212.69 MASK 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 echo Step 3: Disabling tasks… schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\AitAgent" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Autochk\Proxy" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\Consolidator" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\KernelCeipTask" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\UsbCeip" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\DiskDiagnostic\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Maintenance\WinSAT" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ActivateWindowsSearch" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ConfigureInternetTimeService" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\DispatchRecoveryTasks" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ehDRMInit" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\InstallPlayReady" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\mcupdate" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\MediaCenterRecoveryTask" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ObjectStoreRecoveryTask" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\OCURActivate" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\OCURDiscovery" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscovery" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscoveryW1" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PBDADiscoveryW2" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PvrRecoveryTask" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\PvrScheduleTask" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\RegisterSearch" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\ReindexSearchRoot" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\SqlLiteRecoveryTask" /DISABLE schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Media Center\UpdateRecordPath" /DISABLE echo Step 4: Killing Diagtrack-service (if it still exists)… sc stop Diagtrack sc delete Diagtrack echo Final Step: Stop remoteregistry-service (if it still exists)… sc config remoteregistry start= disabled sc stop remoteregistry echo All done, go to reboot! pause ▶Windows 7 & 8.1 spies too. Anonymous 08/28/15 (Fri) 10:05:47 No.587 fix windows 7/8.1 Windows 7 & 8.1 spies too. Back to Windows 10 guide. https://fix10.isleaked.com/oldwindows.html To remove "spyware" updates open Command Prompt as administrator by clicking right mouse button on Start button or by pressing Win+X shortcut, and enter the following: Delete KB2976978 (telemetry for Win8/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2976978 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3075249 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075249 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3080149 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3080149 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3021917 (telemetry for Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3021917 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3022345 (telemetry) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3022345 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3068708 (telemetry) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3068708 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3044374 (Get Windows 10 for Win8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3044374 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3035583 (Get Windows 10 for Win7sp1/8.1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3035583 /quiet /norestart Delete KB2990214 (Get Windows 10 for Win7 without sp1) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2990214 /quiet /norestart Delete KB2990214 (Get Windows 10 for Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2990214 /quiet /norestart Delete KB2952664 (Get Windows 10 assistant) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2952664 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3075853 (update for "Windows Update" on Win8.1/Server 2012R2) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075853 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3065987 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3065987 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3050265 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3050265 /quiet /norestart Delete KB3075851 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:971033 /quiet /norestart Delete KB2902907 (description is not available) start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2902907 /quiet /norestart Well done! 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