Even when told not to, Windows 10 just can’t stop talking to Microsoft (link only due to copyright)

Ars Technica — LINK ONLY | August 12, 2015 | by Peter Bright

[Swordmaker]

It's no wonder that privacy activists are up in arms.

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LINK TO THE ARTICLE: Even when told not to, Windows 10 just can’t stop talking to Microsoft

[Swordmaker]

what happen?

Posted once, got two replies on the page. . . strange.

[Swordmaker]

Can we install a firewall between your router and computer to block the connections?

Only if you don't really want to use the Internet. . . You can also turn off the computer completely.

[Vendome]

Just turn that POS feature off

[CedarDave]

An earlier article from ARS Technica that is worth a read and bookmarking for future reference. Again posting even parts of it on FR is prohibited.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/windows-10-doesnt-offer-much-privacy-by-default-heres-how-to-fix-it/

[chulaivn66]

I’ve dealt with that guy on several occasions. He’s a Level Two tech and loves to do endless-loop remote access to no avail while trying to convince that he’s “...here to help”.

[jsanders2001]

Our tax dollars probably paid for it

[Swordmaker]

An earlier article from ARS Technica that is worth a read and bookmarking for future reference. Again posting even parts of it on FR is prohibited.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/windows-10-doesnt-offer-much-privacy-by-default-heres-how-to-fix-it/

Thanks, CedarDave. . . looks good. I've brought it to the attention of the list keeper:

dayglo, did you know about this? It might use a thread of its own?

[Swordmaker]

I’ve dealt with that guy on several occasions. He’s a Level Two tech and loves to do endless-loop remote access to no avail while trying to convince that he’s “...here to help”.

He's very good at reading endless scripts. . . and if he gets lost, he starts over. . .

[Darth Reardon]

That’s why I only trust Google. Their motto is “Don’t be Evil”, therefore I can totally trust them

[freds6girlies]

bookmark

[TChad]

No wonder it’s free. You pay for it with your privacy.

Sure looks that way.

However, people will eventually find ways to block this unwanted communication. I hope.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

I get irritated when I’ve put the computer to bed and the c drive keeps churning away.

[sneakers]

bttt

[rarestia]

Turn off the firewall rules allowing outbound either in the OS firewall or on your network. I make it a habit for completely clearing out the Windows firewall and starting from scratch. It’s a pain in the tail up front, but it’s safer in the long run.

[MV=PY]

"It’s a pain though to stumble through looking for things like control panel, but you can setup shortcuts to it once you find it."

Hit the windows key + x.

[epluribus_2]

We gave to just keep telling ourselves thay. Oooh wait, a new iTunes update alert... clicky

[epluribus_2]

We have to just keep telling ourselves that. Oooh wait, a new iTunes update alert... clicky

Android light seizure sorry.

[proxy_user]

No, you would apply rules in your router console, blocking Microsoft’s IP addresses.

[dayglored]

> Turn off the firewall rules allowing outbound either in the OS firewall or on your network.

That would certainly do the trick. Unfortunately, most users are barely aware they have a firewall, much less how to work it like that...

[dayglored]

> I get irritated when I’ve put the computer to bed and the c drive keeps churning away.

Makes you wonder...