How to Disable Telemetry & Data Collection in Windows 10

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The Telemetry and Data Collection feature in Windows 10 is automatically enabled and collects all sorts of user activity and sends them to Microsoft. Microsoft says that they collect the data only to boost the user experience and Windows functionality better – but the number of data breaches across the globe has alarmed users, making them be extra cautious about data privacy. Hence, in this article, we will explain to you how to disable Telemetry and Data Collection in Windows 10.

Step 1: Press Win + R to open the Run box.

Step 2: Type in taskschd. msc.

Step 3: Press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER to launch Task Scheduler in admin mode.

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Step 4: Right-click on the task called Consolidator and then select Disable from the drop-down menu.

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