Run these commands to check current telemetry settings:
Please review the terms and conditions carefully before proceeding with the installation.
Only the local KMS host contacts Microsoft periodically to renew its own license, drastically reducing the privacy footprint of individual workstations and servers. Post-Installation Privacy Features
Users can manage or disable SmartScreen in the Control Panel under Security settings. 4. User Experience Improvement Program (CEIP)
According to the Microsoft privacy statements for these operating systems, several data points are collected during the initial setup and activation process: The specific 25-character alphanumeric code.
"If you install Windows Server 2012 R2 using a Multiple Activation Key (MAK) provided under a Volume Licensing agreement, Microsoft may correlate that key with your organization's name and contact information for license compliance verification."
This data is sent to Microsoft servers to ensure the license is genuine and not used on more devices than allowed. Data Collected During Installation and Activation
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A complete answer file example for user data configuration appears as follows: