Windows telemetry collects diagnostic and usage data to improve Windows functionality. While this helps Microsoft enhance user experience, some prefer to disable it for privacy and performance reasons.

To disable telemetry in Windows 11, follow these comprehensive steps:

Turn Off Optional Diagnostic Data:

• Press Win + I to open Settings
• Navigate to Privacy & Security > Diagnostics & feedback
• Toggle off "Send optional diagnostic data"
• Turn off "Tailored experiences"
• Click "Delete" under Delete diagnostic data

Disable Additional Data Collection:

1. Online Speech Recognition:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Speech
• Toggle off "Online speech recognition"

2. Inking & Typing:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Inking & typing personalization
• Toggle off "Personal inking & typing dictionary"

3. Activity History:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Activity History
• Toggle off "Store my activity history"
• Click "Clear History"

4. Advertising Trackers:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > General
• Disable all options except notifications

5. Find My Device:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Find my device
• Toggle off "Find My Device"

These changes will enhance privacy and may improve system performance. You can always re-enable these settings if needed.

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