I don't unquestioningly trust default settings when it comes to privacy. Windows 11 is no exception, as it often oversteps by collecting data. However, these specific tools can effectively restrict Windows telemetry without breaking functionality.

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Disable Hidden Telemetry Settings

You won't find Windows privacy options only on the surface. It also has registry-level telemetry that runs in the background. O&O ShutUp10++ exposes these registry settings that Windows keeps buried.

It's a portable application that provides access to 100+ privacy controls, and categorizes them as Recommended , Limited , or No based on potential system impact.

The interface shows how extensively Windows monitors user activity. You'll see it in App Privacy settings, which include diagnostic d

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