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: Use Group Policy (GP) or Mobile Device Management (MDM) to disable or minimize data collection for features like speech recognition, location services, and diagnostic data (telemetry).
The installation process for Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 allows adding “features” like .NET Framework 3.5, Hyper-V, or IIS. Each has its own privacy implications. For example: : Use Group Policy (GP) or Mobile Device
access to install. If internet access is restricted for privacy or security, these features may need to be added manually via installation media or a local repository. Security Baselines For example: access to install
: For Server 2012 R2, keep IE Enhanced Security Configuration enabled for standard users. As an IT administrator who has recently had
As an IT administrator who has recently had to revisit these legacy OSes for a migration project, I dug deep into the official Privacy Statement for Installation Features . Here is the no-nonsense review of what you need to know about privacy during setup.
| Feature | Windows 8.1 | Windows Server 2012 R2 | |---------|-------------|------------------------| | CEIP | Can be enabled during install (Express Settings) | Disabled by default | | Telemetry level | Full, Enhanced, or Basic (configurable after install) | Basic only (unless manually changed via policy) | | OneDrive integration | Built-in, sends file metadata | Not present | | Advertising ID | Present | Absent | | Location services | On by default with Express Settings | Off by default |
