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Windows 11 Privacy Settings

Go to Settings.

System

Notifications

Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device: Off
Get tips and suggestions when I use Windows: Off

Bluetooth & devices

Your Phone

Do not link

Network & internet

Wi-Fi

Random hardware addresses: On

Personalization

Lock screen

Personalize your lock screen
- select Picture or Slideshow
- Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen: Off

Apps

Apps & features

Uninstall anything you don't use like XBox, candy crush, some other preinstalled apps/games etc. Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, either ask or search the net.

Accounts

Your info

Delete your account picture and set it to default.

Choose a file > Browse files
Go to C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures and delete your picture.
Go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures and select any one.

NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default.

To enable: in file explorer on top click View > Show > select Hidden items.

Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen: Off

Time & language

Typing

Show text suggestions when typing on the physical keyboard: Off
Typing insights: Off

Privacy & security

Windows Security

Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings > Manage settings > All protections on (Except automatic sample submission)
Firewall & network protection > Firewall should be on for domain, public and private networks.

Find my device

Find my device: Off

General

All off

Speech

Online speech recognition: Off

Inking & typing personalization

Personal inking and typing dictionary: Off

Diagnostics & feedback

Diagnostic data > Send optional diagnostic data: Off
Improve inking & typing recognition: Off
Tailored experiences: Off
Delete diagnostic data: Delete

Search permissions

Cloud content search
- Microsoft account: Off
- Work or School account: Off
History
- Search history on this device: Off
- Clear device search history

Activity history

Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off

App permisions

Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to location, camera, microphone, notifications etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.)
App diagnostics > Toggle off both

Windows Update

Advanced options

Delivery Optimization > Allow downloads from other PCs: Off

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