Careful with Windows 10 Preview - Microsoft collects lots of data

[BBs]

Just a heads up for those who are planning on installing Windows 10 Preview version.

So basically, if you install Windows 10 Preview, they are allowed and WILL collect following data: "name, email address, preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data", "enter text, we may collect typed characters and use them for purposes such as improving autocomplete and spellcheck features.".

---> These are characteristics of a Spyware/Keylogger.

I mean of course they are supposed to collect data to improve their software in the preview version, but those things are NOT in any way required to improve a software.

Why do they collect what sites someone vists or what files he opens on his computer?

Why do they capature someones keystrokes? I mean wtf ? So they are legally allowed to capature your keystrokes/passwords and send them to their servers ?

Why do they collect "phone call and sms data" ?

And finally why would they tag all these information to your E-mail, Name and IP-Adress instead of collecting data anonymously?

Ps.: I am not saying that Microsoft has malicious intends, i am just saying that they collect data which they don't need.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-privacy-statement

Data We Collect

Microsoft collects many kinds of information in a variety of ways in order to operate effectively and provide you the best products, services and experiences we can. We may combine this data with information that is linked to your user ID, such as information contained in your Microsoft account.

When you acquire, install and use the Program, Microsoft collects information about you, your devices, applications and networks, and your use of those devices, applications and networks. Examples of data we collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; and application usage. For example, when you:

• install the Program, we may collect information about your device and applications and use it for purposes such as determining or improving compatibility,

• use voice input features like speech-to-text, we may collect voice information and use it for purposes such as improving speech processing,

• open a file, we may collect information about the file, the application used to open the file, and how long it takes any use it for purposes such as improving performance, or

• enter text, we may collect typed characters and use them for purposes such as improving autocomplete and spellcheck features.

The Program contains internet-enabled features and social functionality. When these features are used, they transmit certain standard computer information ("Standard Computer Data") to Microsoft. Standard Computer Data may include information about the Program computing environment such as IP address, network status, operating conditions and information about devices and software used with the Program.

The Program contains internet-enabled features that transmit performance or usage information to Microsoft (“Experience Data”). Experience Data may include information about the Program’s performance and reliability, such as how quickly the Program responds when you click a button or how many problems you experience with the Program. Experience Data may also include information about your use of the Program, such as the features used most often or how frequently you launch programs. Experience Data may be collected through the use of cookies or similar technologies; learn more below.

[Cerberus]

So, M$ is working with the NSA huh? lmao! Think I will just stick with windows 8.1...its not bad once you add startisback+ for the return of the start button.

[psyko666]

Thanks for the info mate! :)

[maniac2003]

Paranoia if you ask me. Do you think that earlier Windows versions does not collect this data? Sure it does.

[BBs]

Paranoia if you ask me. Do you think that earlier Windows versions does not collect this data? Sure it does.

Paranoia? Haha? Can you read dude, do you also understand what it means ? I think not or you wouldn't say "paranoia" :)

Earlier Windows preview versions sure also collected data but no private data like they do now, they basically fully watch what you do on your computer.

[SPECTRUM]

Earlier Windows preview versions sure also collected data but no private data like they do now, they basically fully watch what you do on your computer.

the eula is the same, they collect data in any Windows version development version (and is like that since Windows 98).

[BBs]

Earlier Windows preview versions sure also collected data but no private data like they do now, they basically fully watch what you do on your computer.

the eula is the same, they collect data in any Windows version development version (and is like that since Windows 98).

If you say so, didn't know that there were features like speech-to-text in Windows 98 ;D

Please provide me a source of the windows 7 or windows 8 preview version eula which contained collecting such private data:)

[demoneye]

good info ! its seems M$ is doing its best to push users and learn LinuX ! :wtf:

[software182]

looks like xanax has tips that you can try :think: --> //www.nsaneforums.com/topic/230631-windows-10-technical-preview-official-download-links/page-4?do=findComment&comment=847183

[SPECTRUM]

If you say so, didn't know that there were features like speech-to-text in Windows 98 ;D

yes, in Word 2002, which was available for Windows 98, also with NetMeeting accessibility features, etc.

Please provide me a source of the windows 7 or windows 8 preview version eula which contained collecting such private data:)

is the same EULA of privacy for any: preview, alpha, beta, milestone and related Windows versions, they use that info for development purposes, like debug info, automatic error reports, info about how the user use the product, the user settings and preferred settings, window sizes, hardware type, system specs, etc.

[mikie]

Don't be yourself. Simple social engineering.

Donald Duck or Daisy Duke.

[Karamjit]

this is not a new thing. and listen....whether a person using xp, vista, win 7, win 8 with legit licence (or pirated)....he is under survillance of M$ and NSA and other agencies. we are being spied. any doubt ??? and we have no control over this. why MS changes some exe files of a system even if auto updates are disabled. it has been proven some time ago

[dcs18]

Just learn to configure your copy and also learn to use a firewall - those who cannot (or wont) . . . . . . . . . . . . are ill-suited to be running a Preview Edition (which is meant precisely for gathering of feedback - remember, it is being provided free of cost.)

The choice to accept that freebie is ours - the choice to grumble over a bad decision is not. Microsoft is just another greedy Organization like almost every other business house.

[steven36]

Really Microsoft spy on everyone .. Even in XP there was XP antispy witch disabled the stuff they use to spy on you , Now it has only gotten worse and no more XP antispy updates since 2011 . It don't matter if you buy it or not they collect data .

[dcs18]

Microsoft has been spying on people ever since they built their first OS - every manufacturer does that (Microsoft - more so.)

Spying is prevalent even outside the realm of computing - for example, even those who employ a custom ROM, like Cyanogen might be aware that it calls home.

To prevent all this nonsense that a greedy Company like Microsoft resort to, is to upgrade oneself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and stop complaining.

[steven36]

People will complain If they want .. They have a right too .. People have been complaining since the beginning of time. I don't like the fact Microsoft spies on everyone , But as far as the GOVT using the data to do anything with it is yet to be seen . If they did use it most everyone would be in trouble . Because people do stuff not legal on the internet and some don't even realize it.

[dcs18]

People have every right to:--

• fart in public
• shoot sperm at the stars
• pirate whatever is available - request whatever is not
• accept responsibility by installing any OS - Preview or otherwise
• complain about it due to a deficit failure in competency
• be born a Complainer - only to blame their genes and chromosomes on others

Finally . . . . . . . . . . to complain especially when they get shafted for a failed education.

[steven36]

People have every right to:--

• fart in public
• shoot sperm at the stars
• pirate whatever is available - request whatever is not
• accept responsibility by installing any OS - Preview or otherwise
• complain about it due to a deficit failure in competency
• be born a Complainer - only to blame their genes and chromosomes on others

Finally . . . . . . . . . . to complain especially when they get shafted for a failed educated.

LOL , Well I will wait and ether get my upgrade for free or buy witch ever they decide . I'm in no hurry to use a barebones O/S that's still developmental . They use the data to make there O/S better . NO one should use it in real time no ways . If they don't want to help Microsoft out they shouldn't use it .. I don't want help them out so Im not . And I'm a paying customer . Ive always bought windows since Windows ME . :D

[Karamjit]

Microsoft greedy for money !!!!!! Let Windows 10 publicly launch and see how we shape it just we shaped windows 7 and 8. i think everyone understands what i said. at least people like CODYQX4 know what i said.

[dMog]

my older notebook is not capable of loading windows 10 and i am certainly not about to put a preview release on my new note book

[212eta]

M$ is spying on their users?

What about Google, Apple, and the rest of Corp. :shit: ???

[software182]

Disable the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program

http://pubs.vmware.com/view-52/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.vmware.view.administration.doc%2FGUID-BE82165B-13BC-4FD9-A9CF-FBEF6343D98A.html