Does Microsoft really spy on you?

[@StevenCasper]

Thank you. And yes, if you have time, a video on how to block all or most of Microsoft would be great. Enjoy your day.

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you. On it

[@ocsrc]

I love looking at the data behind the scenes that runs the infrastructure that no one thinks about. I am a big train fan and I found how to capture and view all the communication between the locomotives and the ground devices and the base control towers connected to the national rail networks It is amazing once you get all the information on what each bit represents. And there is so much going on that no one working on the railroads ever think about. Even the people who install the equipment don't know what they are doing and don't see the data Truly mind-blowing

[@awaiswasi354]

how can you block Microsoft after installing their windows lol? Solution: Switch to Linux 😏

[@escape808]

@awaiswasi354 nothing works on linux. You need a PHD to just to get audio to work.

[@KityKati]

​@@awaiswasi354 Win 11 pro

[@EdwardStettler]

The easiest way to change these settings is to install Linux and send Microsoft a big middle finger lol

[@bazandreas3556]

I wanna agree yes thats the best option for a normal user....but if someone knows how to heavy mod a windows and he knows what hes doing there will be nothing going in and out :)

[@EdwardStettler]

@@mancoman1911 I like to use Ubuntu

[@notjustforhackers4252]

@@mancoman1911 There is no Linux that works like Windows, it works like Linux. Which one would depend on your hardware and what you want to do.

[@AkaraVortex]

I am just curious, what operating system is on your smartphone?

[@EdwardStettler]

@@AkaraVortex android which is Google's version of Linux. The Chromebook is also a version of Linux

[@CCoburn3]

The problem is that when you change your privacy settings, Microsoft is going to change them back the next time they do an update.

[@TomV-k7k]

Absolutely, whenever certain system updates happen, it will reset some of these settings. So you do need to look them over occasionally.

[@CCoburn3]

@@TomV-k7k Which tells us all we need to know about Microsoft’s attitude toward its customers…

[@CCoburn3]

@@mugwump-bk7os But you shouldn't have to. Microsoft should respect the choices you made with the software you bought to run on your computer.

[@johndevries7122]

@@mugwump-bk7os That sounds interesting, how am I supposed to do that as a non-expert in that field.

[@daviddunmore8415]

NO Windows here for over a decade - currently we're on Debian 12 Bookworm.

[@kadrimouhanned6021]

Yes, I want to see how block the entire diagnostic services

[@LironSegev]

on it

[@JCO2002]

You can try to stop everything if you want, but run Win10 in a VM on Linux, and you can see there's a backdoor. You can't tell in Windows itself (it claims there's no traffic), but you can see it downloading who knows what in the Linux system monitor. I'm sure Win11 is the same. There's only one solution - don't use Windows as your actual O/S. It's evil.

[@jimzielinski946]

I need windows for programs that are windows only. If running Windows as a VM in Linux will reveal these holes, it would be helpful if anyone could figure out how to stop the data leakage in the Linux host os. I personally don't know where to start with that.

[@JCO2002]

@@jimzielinski946 You can stop Windows from having internet access in the VM. I didn't at first because didn't expect the backdoor.

[@johnglielmi6428]

Yes Lets block everything, I want complete privacy on my PC! Please make a video to show us how to do this!

[@notjustforhackers4252]

Install Linux... its the best option we have.

[@Casey2262]

Lol, Not possible with Spyware 11. You could try out Linux Mint though, which is far better in terms of privacy and security. Also beginner friendly.

[@tigerscott2966]

That is simple: Get another computer or laptop and just install Linux Mint on it. Re install windows on the other machine and then, keep that one off the internet.

[@kyledupont7711]

​@@notjustforhackers4252get fedora KDE neon. It looks like Windows but better I had the best luck with it in comparison to 4 other distros

[@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11]

@@Casey2262 And use a VPN. I saw another video with inserted ads for a VPN, and they PROMISED that they wouldn’t peek at the data you send through them. And there is no reason why I shouldn’t trust them. Or is there?

[@Habading]

Hi Liron. I was just wondering about the "other App Diagnostics switch" and glad to have it clarified with no nonsense. Thank you!

[@ulroxvladtepes4023]

Been thinking about installing a pi hole on my network. The more I think about it, the more I feel like such a thing will become necessary in the future, as more and more devices try to push ads.

[@EdwardStettler]

5:00 1 time I found out that my mom was getting less speed than she was paying for. We went to the ISP company's local office and told them. The employee typed some stuff in her keyboard. She said we were right and by the time we got back home the speed would be faster as it should be

[@mikestone9129]

Always great info to keep us safe without all the high techie mumbo jumbo some KZbinrs use just to impress us with their knowledge. You always keep it right on point and easy for us to understand. Thanks

[@LironSegev]

I appreciate that! happy to help :)

[@My-Pal-Hal]

If windows doesn't have your 💩. They can always get it from Google 😂

[@crisalcantara7671]

true , all aps steal and sell your data .

[@JSNOLEVIII]

Yep, count me in for limiting /blocking diagnostic data 👍🏼

[@erictheviking6832]

Liron, what the heck is going on with many people not being able to access system settings, still no fix from Microsoft

[@Mr.Coffee20255]

@Liron S. What's the best Android Phone Analyzer?

[@garyseven2308]

Yes, I would love to see how to block all diagnostic services kind sir. and thank you!

[@1323lobo]

Love your show. Can you do a video about Microsoft Recall function with the NPU chip. Thanks.

[@fbifido2]

@7:43 - Apps & Desktop apps are two diff kinds of apps. Apps can be selected to enable or disable location access Desktop apps don't have that privileged.

[@KyleWhitlock-Music]

Thanks! Please do more videos on Privacy and security as this is increasingly more and more important

[@kevinthegerbil2708]

OOOH YES please about stopping feedback. Thanks for all the time you spend on these interesting vids. I am not a tech head but your explanations make it easy for me to understand.😊

[@billymania11]

I notice a lot of settings prevent programs on your computer from accessing your information. Is that the same as Microsoft accessing this information externally?

[@prototype9000]

using a packet sniffer on windows misses a whole lot since it cripples the network stack user level you mybe only get to see about 40 % of whats going on but monitor it from a router or whatever you will see a whole lot more

[@yesitrotamundos2904]

Great video! Yes, please do a more detailed one on 100% privacy for windows! Also please do one for Android phones that come loaded with google and facebook crap that likely send info we would never agree to send as well! (That doesn't require rooting the phone!)

[@pikaluv43]

how do you get rid of bing?

[@gregpritchett1809]

Hello, I used your video to change my settings and everything works great. I have another question that I cannot find an answer to. My Windows 11 has suddenly started logging in automatically. The lock screen does not ask for a password. I am using a local account that I learned to set up from one of your videos. The netplwiz shows I am requiring a passwoerd and my registry for logon is set to 0 which should require a log in. But the computer keeps bypassing and doing the auto log in. Can you help?

[@PedroBackard]

Id even go further and install wireshark on the router or in between so the os cant hide traffic from it. or install it in a vm.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

Couldn’t care less, anything you use connected to the net is sending some marketing data in one form or another. If they want to see where I shop or what I buy, big deal.

[@poru208]

Yes would like to see the registry hack for turning diagnostics off. I've heard conflicting messages from people that no matter what you turn off in settings/registry you would have to reset it with every major windows update since it just resets everything back. Is that true?

[@brittanycatino]

Yes, I would like to see both how I can stop the required data from being sent as well as any videos on how to stop any and all unnecessary things from being sent back to Microsoft or anywhere else for that matter.

[@LironSegev]

got it

[@abdulhkeem.alhadhrami]

Of course they do! Why else would they nag you to use Microsoft account instead of local account?! Even with local account they do collect so much information about you.

[@marcelfotografie6046]

It is very unclear to me how the FING (wired desktop) program can block the traffic to and from my phone on the Wifi network, as this would be only possible on the router. I checked their site for 5 minutes and I read the FAQ, but unfortunately this question was not answered.

[@Cobbido]

They can see everything you've done on your computer if they wish. They could control it remotely as well.

[@joesmith6643]

3:40 Linux doesn't collect telemetry data yet I found the operating system to run a lot faster than on Windows (after doing phoronix benchmark tests).

[@Corteum]

Over say a whole year, how much extra power usage. cpu usage, memory and storage usage does the microsoft telemetry amount to?

[@michaelflynn994]

Is it possible that you can remove co pilot on windows 11?

[@lurkerrekrul]

It's sad that people have become conditioned to think that constant network activity is normal. Windows wants to check your location for things like the time and language settings? OK, connect to the server, check it, and then disconnect. Unless you're actively connecting to sites, there is absolutely no need for Windows to be making constant connections to the net. When your computer is sitting idle, your network activity should be ZERO. When you connect a printer, does your computer just randomly print stuff? When you connect a monitor, does it just randomly send images to the screen? So why should it be normal for there to be constant network activity in the background? It's like people today thinking that programs needing 16-32GB of memory is normal. No, it needs that much because nobody today bothers to include any kind of memory management in their programs. They just assume that memory is infinite. This is like turning on the tap to fill the sink with water, and then going out to a movie without turning it off.

[@yodaz101]

Short answer.. YES...all of above. And Gov uses them to collect data too. Everything is being spied on No matter how secure you make it. Also the chip already has backdoors built into chip. From the factory.

[@jimzielinski946]

That's depressing!

[@Tom.Livanos]

@Liron Segev I have heard on other KZbin channels that Microsoft has released Windows updates which change settings so that Microsoft can collect data again. I suppose it means that each time a Windows update is completed, we users have to go back into these settings to make sure that nothing has changed; and if it has, to change it back to the way each of us wants it. I can probably dig up the other KZbin channels and their videos explaining/relaying this. For now though: so far as you are aware, is this accurate i.e. does Microsoft indeed do this? Perhaps not with every Windows update but with some? Thanks in advance for any information/response provided.

[@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11]

I’ve seen a video made by our local Pizza delivery guy, where he exposes plans to have Linux harvest data with the intention of making it better. I think, I’ll have to go back to Windows, where I at least know who collects the data.

[@Tom.Livanos]

@@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11 Huh? Are you trying to be funny, sarcastic, perhaps baiting a reply or two? Traitor man? Is this your thing is it? How you spend your time? So much is wrong with your reply that I shall not even bother addressing each point. Anyone who takes it seriously is committing an act of foolishness. On my end.. yeah.. my questions are legit. I shall leave it at that. Lol. I look forward to anyone else's reply.

[@Traitorman..Proverbs26.11]

@@Tom.Livanos Toms post started with “I have heard that….” And quite frankly, it is my belief that you can hear an awful lot of wrong things on KZbin. And the Pizza guy thing is a saying about how a lot of people believe stuff on the internet as absolute Gospel, and it turns out that it was invented by a person with absolutely no knowledge of the subject. Do I believe that some settings return? Absolutely. Do I subscribe to the Microsoft Big Brother hysteria? Nope. Especially not from people on a service that is almost invented with the expressed purpose of gathering data about people, who also believe some guy stating that their VPN doesn’t collect data, simply because this guy validates their paranoia.

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Zone alarm from zone labs was great at one time !

[@Marcelo-rj3ll]

Turn off the options until an update turn them on again.

[@SirThanksalott]

So even after all this telemetry and data collection, Microsoft is still not giving users what they want and adding 'features' that no one wants or asked for? got it!

[@bikeny]

Just to pile on, yes, please, a video on how to block that stuff is a great idea. In the meantime, I am going to doublecheck my settings, because I wonder if some Win10 upgrade reset stuff.

[@mikelandry2007]

YES, I would love to see a video on how to use the Registry to stop ALL diagnostics data from being sent to Microsoft.

[@erb34]

Privacy in Fing? What do they collect?

[@l0I0I0I0]

I would lile to see another vid on this topic without being sponsored. Just the best products but no sponsorships.

[@LironSegev]

not sure what the one has to do with the other. The best products are the ones I evaluate and use personally and they reach out to sponsor the video at some point. Would you rather I show you crappy products instead?

[@l0I0I0I0]

@@LironSegev Fair point. I think you articulating you highly recommend something and personally use it, even if its sponsored makes a huge difference and is far more convincing. Many YTers and influencers make sponsored videoes for gain, rather than authenticity and people who don't know you personally like to know its not a commercial as you just discribed. Ty

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you. We reject 95% of the sponsorship opportunities we get (you would be horrified at what comes in 😂). Our rule is simple: we always use and run the software/ device for at least a month first and ONLY if it meets our criteria AND we think the community will find value for it, only then we take it on.

[@l0I0I0I0]

@@LironSegev That's great to know! Make sure others know this by stating it your videos on a regular basis so others will know it and aporeciate you as well! TY for sharring all this information. I have watched many of your vids.

[@superfliping]

Do not try to block Microsoft they will cut your computer off and you will lose all your data I lost two computers last week testing this if you take permissions away from Microsoft you take all access away from their device that you own

[@user78405]

Sound like what every android and Apple users do. I can imagine they never complained vs anything Microsoft does is exaggerating from KZbin does on every KZbin users data on their computer or else they won't give you a check when you want to stay anonymous

[@IamLookingforWoody_________786]

8:55 Watched full video and it's knowledgeable😊😊😊.

[@gregmccartney5780]

What do you think of Spybot Anti-beacon?

[@bbh1978]

Hey Liron, you a lekker Saffa American. Been watching your channel a while, lots of useful, practical stuff. From a lekker British Saffa 🤙

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you bru 😜

[@jibrilamvs]

If it’s digital, and/or connected to the internet, someone is following everything you do.

[@51Fathermo]

Yes please share the additional ways to block.

[@mikecorcoran6834]

They do, Apple does, your browsers do, all smart TV's, smart anything.. most every large corp does, our Gov's do, etc., you can't block them all unless you move to a island all by yourself.

[@mikecorcoran6834]

@stonesfan285 if that's what you want to do.

[@whathuh6965]

Has to be one the best security channels on KZbin.

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you being here 🔥

[@icandivideos5743]

Thank you Liron!

[@LironSegev]

My pleasure!

[@MoiraWillenov]

The first question. Yes. The second questions answer is no. Just use process explorer and you will see.

[@breadmoth6443]

the problem with switching any of the settings off , how do you know that the next big update that microsoft just wont turn it all back on? there is no guarantee is there ? imagine having to constantly having to always check all the time after a big update from microsoft - i'll just stick with Linux.

[@RobC1999]

I thought delivery optimization was about getting updates that other computers on my network already had. Does it really download from other computers not on my network? Then that wouldn’t save my internet data…

[@LironSegev]

if you look at the Delivery Optimization screen it says "PCs on your local network or on the Internet"

[@MrBoydgo]

So, the answer is yes. Unless if you change some settings which I always do. Thanks for another awesome video. Keep it up.

[@WindowsSurfaceOffical]

There is actually a way to turn of most of data collection form Microsoft using the group policy editor you have to go to computer config Admin Templets Windows Components and go through this list and turn off all the things that you don't want Microsoft collecting and this want also break your PC as if some changes you made that you don't like later you can turn them off or on again in group policy editor and also here there is Group policy edit that you can do to fully turn off Diagnostics and Feedback and there are open source projects to get group policy editor on Windows 10 or 11 Home

[@JK-ld8cd]

i dont have Delivery Opt in my settings menu on windows 11?

[@RobC1999]

It’s under Windows Update | Advanced Options | Delivery Optimization

[@JK-ld8cd]

@@RobC1999 THX !!!

[@robert8]

Yes, please.

[@gotbordercollies]

Oh Yes, Let's hack the registry! (Great video by the way)

[@MARC1TIM]

Sadly typical that Microsoft doesn't allow you to export these Privacy setting in a home environment.

[@WayneWatson1]

O&O shutup 10. Nuff said. It helps you change settings micr$oft doesn't tell you about and makes all changes needed, including registry

[@JoanVA4750]

I'd like to see how to block them all without the possibility to be re enabled by Microsoft in the next Windows Update.

[@Golemofstone]

Could you do a video on Port Master ?

[@stevesteve8098]

wait till you install the Microsoft authenticator.... that they insist you put on your phone.. to use 365

[@davidjamgochian]

I need a Gaming Desktop PC???Thank

[@list1726]

Thanks for posting

[@notjustforhackers4252]

Laughs in Linux..... I was reading a few days ago Microsoft were creating an inbuilt Windows DNS service that overrides user configuration. I hope they like what you're trying to resolve.

[@IamLookingforWoody_________786]

Always use VPN 24/7 on all of your devices to stay safe😊😊😊.

[@wolfisraging]

They also say Recall feature uses on device NPU, guess what, you can run Recall without an NPU... its not a feature but literally a bug, rather an intentional bug

[@breadmoth6443]

is water wet ?

[@sirpainter1]

Yes Please teach me about the registry. When I 1st got windows 10 I did turn the updates off but they finally forced there way in. So I paused them until I couldn't so I would disconnect from the internet on that date when I went to bed. It's like a game & I think I'm winning.

[@RainWalking]

People say telemetry in windows 10/11 and ignore it in windows

[@laurentitolledo1838]

watching this on my Linux Mint mini PC...relaxed....sipping coffee....with french toast on the side....

[@realdonaldtrump69420]

Cool. I have a laptop with windows 10 on it

[@timradde4328]

Just another reason I gave up on MS and finally switched my last PC to Linux. I am so much happier over having to nor worry about updates I don't want or need yet told they have to be installed. F MS.

[@tigerscott2966]

Yes... Windows today is only useful if that machine is not connected to the internet.

[@pwhv]

thank you sir for this information!

[@dallaspersonalshopping2299]

Been looking for this! I like to always improve this pc. BTW your 4k is sharp, nice, Ive got a 3070ti gameX and a Lg32ul750 4k, VA with 400nits/3000 contrast, added a B.T.2100 (2020) color file to color mgt and is phoenominal.

[@isomoadu]

Hey great video Thanks for the content I’ve learn so much ,, although I recently bought brand new laptop right out the box it started up fine. I noticed screen or I dragging a shadow. I noticed ssd was not recognised when I checked diskpart. It gave me a msg about virtual machine . I called geek squad they said it’s supposed to boot using unless I created the virtual . That confused me can anyone elaborate please. Also does anyone else have keyboard recording software installed I noticed that’s new key setting is in registry?

[@geekatari4391]

People not wanting Microsoft tracking anything installing third party apps to track absolutely everything, and paying for that. Makes sense.

[@richardkennedy5598]

Thanks, always enlightening.

[@LironSegev]

thanks for watching

[@Casey2262]

There is still spyware in the hardware, which is the Intel Management Engine. So it doesn't make much of a difference, unfortunately.

[@matthewpepperl]

to a degree me is a problem but still protecting yourself as much as possible is best

[@encore2007]

Please make an extra video about blocking all Microsoft privacy invading connections

[@Bowsar1337]

"are these connections necessary for your computer to run efficiently" no, no they aren't quite the opposite, actually

[@trp225]

7:00 yes please

[@fred290e]

Port Master is my goto. It's absolutely the best!

[@microchipmatt]

Yes.

[@Zendukai]

Fing would be good if they had a few days of "full use" testing it on sandbox with the free version seems ok. Thanks Liron. Hey, Can ya ship a load of Robinsons Salt and Vinegar condiment, this is the BOMB !!

[@ronaldhofman1726]

With my UBNT dream machine i can use traffic rules to block this all

[@milesipka]

I am ahead of the game here as in Jan 2024 I paused my updates until 18th Feb 2024 [maximum length Microsoft would let me] then using the time I had to figure out a workaround. I bought an Android tablet and have adopted it as a secondary system for handling uploads and downloads. I stopped Microsoft from installing that bullhitsa update [KBC...441] and have avoided having Co-pilot AI from invading my laptop. My laptop has been off the Internet since 17th Feb 2024 and is doing fine as the Android tablet is handling all the online stuff [transfers to my laptop done by USB umbilical] and I am relaxing sipping iced coffee as I watch Microsoft filling its pants with 💩 more with each passing day... Thanks for the video, Lirov.😎👍

[@busdriver3330]

Definitely show us how to cut all info going to Microsoft We want to see more on this subject. How go I turn off AI and Copilot. Also, there is a new feature coming where Microsoft records our screen for future look back. We want to turn that off as well. We love your videos !!!! Thank you so much !!!!

[@sofarsogd7479]

I would really like to see that, sub button clicked !!!!!!!

[@ddgyt50]

How to block unnecessary connections would be nice.

[@ItzGreenWolf-GoGreenWolf-2005]

You should definitely make a video for those people who need it, Myself I really don’t mind as long as they’re not sending my info China Keep up the good work ❤️💯

[@LironSegev]

Ok thanks!

[@ItzGreenWolf-GoGreenWolf-2005]

@@LironSegev 👍🏻💯❤️ np

[@DonzLockz]

Yes, I want to block all spy communications.

[@Hasse.Andersson]

...so that MS can fix problems... Did they sell us an unfinished product? yea I know the answer to that.

[@MoiraWillenov]

Do not accept updates. Do not use windows eleven. Especially if you are a gamer.

[@autonomous_collective]

Yes, I want to see...

[@LironSegev]

👍