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Why are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Can those services and registry keys be disabled on Home editions as well?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Unfortunately no. Home edition will actively ignore Group Policies and Registry keys relating to privacy.

You would be better off using a 10 Pro license or pirating 10 Pro and keeping it from phoning home.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 days ago

You can type these magic words to your search engine: Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS)

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