Automatically generates or prompts the user to send crash dumps when services fail. Device Encryption & SkyDrive (OneDrive)
During setup, Windows scans physical hardware components to install matching drivers.
Microsoft maintains previous versions documentation indefinitely for compliance and legal reference. Both links above are active as of 2026. Automatically generates or prompts the user to send
Automatically happens during setup to verify your copy of Windows is genuine.
: This data confirms license compliance. It is not used to profile the user or create marketing identities. 3. Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) Both links above are active as of 2026
: Collects anonymous telemetry to improve system stability and performance.
Could you tell me a bit more about your current project? For instance: It is not used to profile the user
The official specifically covering installation and setup features is primarily accessible through Microsoft's legacy download portals. The most important links for this specific statement are: