You can inject the following component into your answer file to ensure telemetry is turned off automatically during the Specialized configuration pass:
Whether you are managing a legacy Windows 8.1 kiosk, a factory controller running Server 2012 R2, or simply auditing old infrastructure, you must know how installation features handle data. The — https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/hardware/hh831747(v=vs.85) —is your authoritative source.
During the setup process, Dynamic Update automatically downloads and installs critical updates—such as security patches, hardware drivers, and critical setup files—directly from Microsoft servers before you even reach the desktop. Privacy Impact: To provide you with the correct updates, Dynamic Update must send a limited amount of hardware and system data to Microsoft (such as your current hardware configuration and the status of your drivers). How it helps: It ensures that your newly installed operating system is secure, stable, and compatible with your hardware the moment you log in. 2. The Installation Improvement Programme You can inject the following component into your
| Edition | Installation Key | | :--- | :--- | | | D2N9P-3P6X9-2R39C-7RTCD-MDVJX | | Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter | W3GGN-FT8W3-Y4M27-J84CP-Q3VJ9 | | Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials | KNC87-3J2TX-XB4WP-VCPJV-M4FWM | | Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation | HX4TK-46YPJ-WRFDV-KM3VQ-YTC48 |
Information about devices connected to your computer may be sent to Microsoft to download appropriate drivers. Privacy Impact: To provide you with the correct
During Windows 8.1 clean installation or first boot, you are presented with or Customize . Express Settings enables the following data-sharing features by default:
: Collects diagnostic telemetry regarding how the installation proceeds, including any errors, hardware bottlenecks, or setup failures. including any errors
Microsoft designed Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 to prioritize user choice. During the setup process, you are presented with "Express Settings" versus "Custom Settings." Choosing allows you to toggle specific data-sharing features on or off immediately. 🛠️ Key Installation & System Features
: No personally identifiable information (PII) is intentionally collected. The data is used solely to ensure a successful installation. 2. Product Activation
Adjust the level of diagnostic and usage data sent back to Microsoft's servers (ranging from basic security data to full diagnostic logs).