Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 R2 , Microsoft's privacy approach during installation focuses on transparency regarding data collection for system setup, activation, and feature optimization. Key Installation & Setup Privacy Features
: The latest baselines recommend removing most service startup settings and only enabling required roles to minimize the attack surface. Post-Installation Configuration :
: Administrative best practices for Server 2012 R2 emphasize that delegation rules should not be more permissive than defaults, ensuring that data access remains tightly controlled. Summary of Key Privacy Features 0;93a;0;50f; Privacy Impact Decision Point Dynamic Update0;411; Hardware data sent to Microsoft During Installation SmartScreen URLs sent for scanning0;40b; Post-Installation Setup Syncing Settings Personal data stored in Cloud Account Setup App Permissions Access to Camera, Mic, Contacts Runtime/Settings
: For critical server environments, use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to locally manage and approve updates before deployment.
Both OS versions, during the “Getting ready” phase, may contact Microsoft Update. The notes that update checks send:
Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 R2 , Microsoft's privacy approach during installation focuses on transparency regarding data collection for system setup, activation, and feature optimization. Key Installation & Setup Privacy Features
: The latest baselines recommend removing most service startup settings and only enabling required roles to minimize the attack surface. Post-Installation Configuration : Windows 8
: Administrative best practices for Server 2012 R2 emphasize that delegation rules should not be more permissive than defaults, ensuring that data access remains tightly controlled. Summary of Key Privacy Features 0;93a;0;50f; Privacy Impact Decision Point Dynamic Update0;411; Hardware data sent to Microsoft During Installation SmartScreen URLs sent for scanning0;40b; Post-Installation Setup Syncing Settings Personal data stored in Cloud Account Setup App Permissions Access to Camera, Mic, Contacts Runtime/Settings Summary of Key Privacy Features 0;93a;0;50f; Privacy Impact
: For critical server environments, use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to locally manage and approve updates before deployment. Summary of Key Privacy Features 0
Both OS versions, during the “Getting ready” phase, may contact Microsoft Update. The notes that update checks send: