Disable Windows 10 Compatibility Telemetry

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This morning my workstation was tied up for extended period of time while Windows 10 (version 1903 installed on 12/23/2019) was running Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry.

The machine has an Intel Core i7– 8700 CPU, 16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM, and a WD Blue 3D NAND 2TB PC SSD – SATA III  C drive.

While the app was running Norton Security was disabled.

Under the Windows privacy settings I have set Diagnostics and Feedback to “Basic: Send only info about your device, its settings and capabilities, and whether it is performing properly.”

I have seen discussions relating to the disabling of the Compatibility Telemetry for Windows 7 and 8 but have not seen a recent post related to Windows 10.

Does anyone know how to totally disable Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry?

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You are probably going to have to resort to third-party help.
Check out Windows Privacy Dashboard (WPD) and WinAero Tweaker.
There are topics on this site about both – use Search.

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skeptamistic, Kathy Stevens

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Here is a link to some information about disabling the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry:

https://www.auslogics.com/en/articles/how-to-disable-microsoft-compatibility-telemetry/

I would Create a System Restore Point and make a system image backup before changes.

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Kathy Stevens

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The AusLogics website you have linked to contains tracked downloads for their software. According to VirusTotal, to:
downloads[.]auslogics[.]com/en/boost-speed/split/boost-speed-setup.exe
and
downloads[.]auslogics[.]com/en/driver-updater/driver-updater-setup.exe

Be warned

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Kirsty wrote:

The AusLogics website you have linked to contains tracked downloads for their software.

So what duplicate remover would you recommend?

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Hi Morty
Those dodgy links in the article were to utilities to “optimise” systems, by boosting speed and updating drivers. It wasn’t related to removing duplicates…
I would not recommend such utilities from random websites!

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Elly, Morty

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The links aren’t “dodgy” and Auslogics Labs is not a random website.

Its utilities have been recommended on this site for more than 10 years:

And the company (Auslogics) is very reputable.

And its utilities have been recommended in the AskWoody Newsletter, as recently as two months ago by Fred Langa.

Plus: Good and not-so-good duplicate file–finding software.

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Elly, Vermilion, woody

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Kirsty wrote:

contain tracked downloads for their software. According to VirusTotal

On the whole, it is always prudent to be wary of utilities on websites, especially when VirusTotal alerts. Each person needs to assess their own risk levels, but many don’t, far too often. Sadly, some utilities are downright dodgy…

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Morty, Elly

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Absolutely. In the DOS days, I was TSR junkie. But I’ve drastically cut down on utilities “that might come in handy.” I also removed unnecessary browser extensions. (I also wear a face mask when I go outside now.)

But there are some utilities that are more than just handy. How can we check them in advance?

Thanks, Morty

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Kirsty

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Morty wrote:

How can we check them in advance?

Due diligence… (like checking reputation on places like this)

PS Also check on VirusTotal or similar

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Morty

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I’ve been onboard since the Mother of All Windows 95 days.

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woody

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Lars220

The link to How to disable Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry took me to an auslogics article dated August 28, 2019.

I was unable to connect to the links embedded in the auslogics page.  I was also unable to disable Microsoft Telemetry using options two and three.

It is possible that I am a dunderhead or that Microsoft relocated or renamed the app after August 28, when it released Windows 10 Pro Version 1903.

Thanks for your help

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Kathy Stevens

Use 3rd party software like Debotnet / Sharpapp, O&O Shutup 10…. to block all Telemetry.

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Tom

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@alex5723, you did see that Kathy’s topic and this reply was from the start of this year???

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Alex5723 wrote:

Kathy Stevens

Use 3rd party software like Debotnet / Sharpapp, O&O Shutup 10…. to block all Telemetry.

I use O&O Shutup and haven’t had a problem. No need to dive into Group Policy, Shutup does it for you. Although I don’t know how it would enforce Group Policy on a Win10 Home machine. Registry?

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but you need to use the newest versions of O&O Shutup10 when running newer Win10 versions like v2004. using old or outdated versions of O&O Shutup10 on recent Win10 releases may screw things up or make things worse, so always download & run the very latest version whenever they are available as newer versions add/improve compatibility with recent Win10 versions

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RamRod, Elly

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https://wpd.app/

Nice tool, can be agressive, but reading t.f.m. helps a lot.

Works fine on W10 home & pro

 

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anonymous wrote:

The links aren’t “dodgy” and Auslogics Labs is not a random website.

Its utilities have been recommended on this site for more than 10 years:

And the company (Auslogics) is very reputable.

And its utilities have been recommended in the AskWoody Newsletter, as recently as two months ago by Fred Langa.

Plus: Good and not-so-good duplicate file–finding software.

It might be worth noting that Malwarebytes treats Auslogic’s Disk Defrag (at least) as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), and quarantines DiskDefrag.exe when you attempt to run it.  You have to add it to the list of Exclusions in Malwarebytes to enable it to be run.

BATcher

Plethora means a lot to me.

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[Morty]

Kirsty wrote:

I would not recommend such utilities from random websites!

Thank you.

“Gizmo” Richards’ freeware site isn’t a random website. I think he’s an old friend of Woody’s.

Are you familiar with any of these duplicate file finders?

https://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-duplicate-file-remover.htm

• This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by Morty.

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Kirsty

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Gizmo isn’t an old friend – I barely know him – but he used to write for Windows Secrets, long ago, while I was still there.

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Elly, Morty

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I’m going to be contrary.  I want telemetry.  I want Microsoft to know when patches hurt, when systems are malfunctioning, when CPU is not behaving… (you get the idea)

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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mledman, joep517, doriel

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[Alex5723]

But even with the Telemetry Microsoft has no idea what went wrong, and if They do, sometimes, they don’t check patches before release.

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I dont believe, that they do not check updates before release (at least they test them on public windows Insider program).
And I also doubt, that they are able to diagnose these myriads of unique configurations and tremendous ammount of data. I really dont belive, that telemetry comes and they say: “Behold, the network card driver is corrupted!”

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I’m all for telemetry that DOES something.

Far too often it’s just data collected and stuck in a box that’s never useful.

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Morty

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I agree wholeheartedly. IMO Microsoft would do itself a favour if there were regularly reported (and *verified*) instances when its telemetry was solely responsible for determining issues in the background and was instrumental in resolving them rather than just responses to complaints by users.

All we appear to have at the moment is some vague (and unverified) assurances that telemetry is beneficial… but no proof.

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woody wrote:

Gizmo isn’t an old friend – I barely know him

I’ve been wrong before. Then again, I never met you and I feel like you’re an old friend. Since 1995.

All the best,

Morty

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Fred

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