How to Turn Diagnostic Data Settings on or off in Windows 10 & 11
By Timothy Tibbettson 06/15/2023 |
This tutorial looks at what Diagnostic data your Windows 10 or 11 computer can send to Microsft and how to change the settings.
Diagnostic data is a Windows 10 and 11 setting that determines how much data you send to Microsoft about your computer. Information about your computer settings and capabilities is sent at the basic level. At the full level, all the data mentioned above is sent, as well as information about websites you browse, apps and features you use, and error reporting.
1: Settings
Click on Start > Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & Feedback.
Click on Basic.
Scroll down and uncheck Diagnostics & feedback, and View diagnostic data.
Finally, click on Delete under Delete Diagnostic data.
But, wait, there's more (that always sounds funnier in my head).
Scroll further down and click the dropdown box where you see Windows should ask for my feedback. Click Never.
You can also change when troubleshooters run while you're poking around.
2: During Windows Setup
While it's probably too late for you now, you should know that the option to disable Diagnostic Data appears when you install Windows 10. Look for this screen:
We uncheck everything but the location option here.
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Diagnostic data is a Windows 10 and 11 setting that determines how much data you send to Microsoft about your computer. Information about your computer settings and capabilities is sent at the basic level. At the full level, all the data mentioned above is sent, as well as information about websites you browse, apps and features you use, and error reporting.
1: Settings
Click on Start > Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & Feedback.
Click on Basic.
Scroll down and uncheck Diagnostics & feedback, and View diagnostic data.
Finally, click on Delete under Delete Diagnostic data.
But, wait, there's more (that always sounds funnier in my head).
Scroll further down and click the dropdown box where you see Windows should ask for my feedback. Click Never.
You can also change when troubleshooters run while you're poking around.
2: During Windows Setup
While it's probably too late for you now, you should know that the option to disable Diagnostic Data appears when you install Windows 10. Look for this screen:
We uncheck everything but the location option here.
Similar:
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