Windows 10 privacy settings

Lots of users are still worried about their privacy in Windows 10 OS since there have been so many talks about Windows 10 privacy policy and data collection. In fact, Microsoft just collects some required basic data anonymously to improve Windows 10 functionality and suggestions which are given by the OS to the end user like you.

But if you are skeptical of Windows 10 privacy issues and want to get maximum privacy in Windows 10, this article will definitely help you, providing you a list of best Windows 10 privacy settings. If you have already missed the configuration at installation time, then do not panic. You'll be able to configure Windows 10 privacy settings after installation quickly and easily with the help of this guide.


Step 1 Open Settings

Open Start Menu and click on Settings option. You can also press Win+I on the keyboard to open, instead.


Step 2 Customize the settings to get as much privacy as you can get in the OS

Click on Privacy section.

General:

Leave the third option enabled and disable other remaining options:

-Let apps use advertising ID to make ads more interesting to you based on your app usage (turning this off will reset your ID) – OFF

-Let websites provide locally relevant content by accessing my language list – OFF

-Let Windows track app launches to improve Start and search results – ON

 


Location:

If you don't want any app that requires your location, set the option Location for this device to OFF. Also, clear the location history by clicking on Clear button.

Camera, Microphone, Notifications, Account info, Contacts, Calendar, Call history, Email, Tasks, Messaging, Radios, Other devices, App diagnostics:

Set sliders in all these sections to OFF for maximum privacy settings.


Speech, inking, & typing:

If you don't want Cortana to be your digital secretary, learning everything you type and speak on the Windows 10, click on Turn off speech services and typing suggestions button to turn off the option.


Feedback & diagnostics:

Select Diagnostic and usage data option to Basic.

Slide Let Microsoft provide more tailored experiences with relevant tips and recommendations by using your diagnostic data option to OFF.


Background apps:

To save power and improve privacy, you should slide Let apps run in the background option to Off.


Step 3 Network settings and online privacy

Go back to Settings page and click on Network & Internet section. Now click on Wi-Fi tab and get the best Windows 10 privacy settings of the network as follows:

-Find paid plans for suggested open hotspots near me – OFF

-Connect to suggested open hotspots – OFF

 

For better surfing protection, download and install Neptune SystemCare Ultimate, the Advanced PC optimization utility protects your privacy and makes your PC faster and safer. The built-in privacy eraser can help you remove all the traces such as download and browsing history, cookies and caches, etc. and keep your online privacy confidential, assisting Windows 10 privacy settings.


Step 4 Privacy Settings and Security

-Now back to Settings page and click on Update & security section, and then Windows Update tab, click on Advanced options link.

-Click on Choose how updates are delivered link and set the slide to Off given under Updates from more than one place.


After customizing all these basic settings, you should not worry about Windows 10 privacy settings. For further security configuration, you can read the articles next.