If you are managing Windows Server 2012 R2 in a corporate environment, consider these steps:
: This data stream assists Microsoft engineers in troubleshooting bugs, but it can be opted out of entirely during custom setup configurations. Post-Installation Features Governed by the Key Link
Beyond the immediate installation features, these operating systems have other components that routinely send information to Microsoft. The "Managing Internet Communication and Privacy" guide for IT professionals details the standard computer information sent, which may include: If you are managing Windows Server 2012 R2
During the installation of and Windows Server 2012 R2 , Microsoft provided a specific privacy statement detailing how data is handled during the setup process. This statement covers critical "privacy-impacting features" that users or administrators can control before the operating system is even fully operational. Key Installation Privacy Features
: Collects diagnostic telemetry regarding how the installation proceeds, including any errors, hardware bottlenecks, or setup failures. You can use them to view the original
For comprehensive research or to view the statement as it appeared shortly after the software's release, archival services like the Wayback Machine are invaluable. You can use them to view the original Microsoft-hosted pages or other archives that captured the statement shortly after its publication.
During the installation and setup of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, several features have privacy implications. A dedicated document, "Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement For Installation Features," summarizes these policies. Understanding how these features function and the data they transmit is crucial for a privacy-conscious deployment. the system can sync browser history
Dynamic Update is a setup feature that can download critical updates, drivers, and files during the installation process.
While installing these operating systems, you can make specific decisions regarding several data-collecting features:
If you sign in with a Microsoft account, the system can sync browser history, app settings, and personalization across multiple devices.
| Description | URL / Link | | :--- | :--- | | | go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=301572 | | Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement (English) | windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-8-1-privacy-statement | | Archived Version (2015) | web.archive.org/web/20151224172203/http://windows.microsoft.com:80/en-us/windows-8/windows-8-1-privacy-statement | | Manage Privacy: Dynamic Update | learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618316(v=ws.11) | | Manage Privacy: Activation | learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618328(v=ws.11) | | Manage Privacy: Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program | learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618322(v=ws.11) | | Microsoft Privacy Statement (Current) | go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 | | Dutch (Netherlands) - Privacyverklaring | www.microsoft.com/nl-nl/privacy/windows-8-1-privacy-statement | | French - Déclaration de confidentialité | www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/privacy/windows-8-1-privacy-statement | | Spanish - Declaración de privacidad | www.microsoft.com/es-mx/privacy/windows-8-1-privacy-statement |