Here's how to disable Windows 10 Spying Features

[dgstorm]

It looks like Windows 10's latest update has reenabled their "spying" features which have garnered so much attention in the media lately. Here's a hand description of how to disable it again,

"Here’s how you can disable the new Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service (just like you did with DiagTrack):

• Hold down the Windows key and tap the R key
• In the box that opens type ‘services.msc’ and press the Enter key
• In the ‘Services (Local)’ section locate ‘Connected User Experiences and Telemetry’ and double-click it
• In the ‘Service status’ section click ‘Stop’
• Under the ‘Startup type’ drop-down menu select ‘Disabled’ and then confirm this and close the window by clicking ‘OK’"

Source: BGR

 

[jaekqubp]

Does this apply to Windows 8.1 users as well?

 

[Micropel]

? you know all they did was released a update that just reset your settings just go back in and set it how you had it.

 

[bluegrass]

Not sure what they were spying on me and what kind of info they were gathering but I followed your steps and I guess I am now free from prying eyes.

 

[Tatletz]

Thanks' for the instructions dgstorm, but I don't find the Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service. Just checked and I have no pending updates.