Windows 81 And Windows | Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement For Installation Features Key

For more information about data collection, transmission, and usage, see the Microsoft Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com .

It is important to note that these updates were originally part of the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) and are described in the CEIP section of the Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 privacy statement's Feature Supplement. These updates added the "Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking

Microsoft introduced diagnostic tracking capabilities to Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 through a series of cumulative updates. These updates added the "Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service" to these previously released systems, which Microsoft states helps improve user experience. : Evaluates local hardware IDs and installation files

From a privacy perspective, using a generic key for installation before applying a legitimate activation key does not create additional privacy risks, as activation—the point at which identifying hardware information is transmitted—has not yet occurred. However, it is important to note that Windows 8.1 does not come for free unless the user already has a valid Retail or OEM Windows 8 license or product key. The operating system version

: Evaluates local hardware IDs and installation files to request specific device packages from the online catalog.

Microsoft uses this information to:

Microsoft outlines specific data categories processed during the installation of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: 1. Licensing and Activation Data To activate the software, the system transmits: The product key used for installation. The operating system version, edition, and language codes.