[REPO] Windows 10 TELEMETRY REPOSITORY

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  1. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    I don't maintain disable_telemetry for Server anymore -- I stopped using Windows Server
     
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  2. Meedas

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    I found a new registry key that you might find interesting to add in a future update. Only works for 24H2/25H2.

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy]
    "LetAppsAccessSystemAIModels"=dword:00000002


    Adding this to the registry forces denial of text and image generation access for all apps using on-device Windows AI models. It disables generative AI features in supported apps, prevents apps from prompting users for permission, and blocks related telemetry.
     
  3. freddie-o

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    #2684 freddie-o, Nov 1, 2025
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    Thanks. I discovered 2 more while I was at it
    Code:
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy]
    "LetAppsAccessSystemAIModels"=dword:0000002
    "LetAppsAccessAdvertisingId"=dword:00000002
    "LetAppsAccessGenerativeAI"=dword:00000002
    
    I also changed their values to "0"

    0 → Disable (force deny)
    2 → Let user decide


    I did the same thing with "disable app permissions" in the disable_telemetry scripts -- changed them all to "0"




    More corrections to the scripts

    I'll be double checking the scripts to see if the registry values are correct
     
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    #2685 Meedas, Nov 1, 2025
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    I found some more that could be potentially added.

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search]
    "DisableSearchAds"=dword:00000001


    Disables ads and sponsored content in Windows Search across the device, including the Start menu search box, search results, and related features like "search highlights" or dynamic suggestions.

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System]
    "EnableSmartNotifications"=dword:00000000
    "DisableSystemPromotions"=dword:00000001

    First one turns off proactive AI enhancements in the Notification Center, reducing background processing and potential privacy concerns from behavior tracking. Standard notifications still work.
    Second one disables system-level promotions and suggestions, blocking content like recommended apps, tips, shortcuts, and ads in the Start menu, Settings app, lock screen, and File Explorer.

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection]
    "DisableAIPoweredDiagnostics"=dword:00000001


    This disables AI-powered processing of diagnostic data sent to Microsoft as part of Windows telemetry. This prevents the use of machine learning/AI models to analyze crash reports, performance logs, and other optional diagnostic telemetry for generating insights, recommendations, or aggregated reports (e.g., for bug fixes or feature improvements).
     
  5. Meedas

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    I double checked this from a few sources, and it shows the numbers mean the following:

    0 = User in control
    1 = Force allow
    2 = Force deny (disabled)
     
  6. freddie-o

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    Right the original value of "2" is correct. A few sources kept "flip-floping" between 0 and 2 because they claimed it can get confusing
    i had to manually check myself changing the values from 0 to 2, restarting my computer and checking system settings > privacy
    and the correct value for force deny is "2"
     
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  7. freddie-o

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    Spent a few days checking the script(s)
    There are more additions, corrections and restructuring
    I will be testing it first on my system before releasing it
     
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  8. freddie-o

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    Interesting! I just read that AI‑powered diagnostics was here since 2019 -- 6 years ago
     
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    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search]
    "BingSearchEnabled"=dword:00000000
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell]
    "FolderType"="NotSpecified"
     
  11. freddie-o

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    #2692 freddie-o, Nov 10, 2025
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    Updated disable_telemetry_11.10.2025

    Changed Windows 10 EnterpriseG, Enterprise and Education disable_telemetry scripts where it does not remove (Store) and all provisioned appx packages anymore but now keeps Calculator and Paint 3D.

    Also combined the Windows 11 "MSIXFramework" dependency packages together with the disable_telemetry scripts in one ZIP package.
     
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  12. freddie-o

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    #2693 freddie-o, Nov 15, 2025
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    #2694 ralf ralf, Nov 16, 2025
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    Hi Freddie,
    How can I reactivate the permission for apps to access the camera, microphone, and other features, or how can I make sure that an app has everything unlocked again? Preferably in Regedit!?? Windows 10
     
  14. freddie-o

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    delete all keys under
    rem == Disable all app permissions, sensor access, and cloud‑based services ==
     
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    ralf ralf MDL Senior Member

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    Thanks, very helpful! It works...That was what caused all the problems when installing the apps!
     
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    Hello,
    does anyone know how to install Google Play Store apps?
     
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    #2698 alanfox2000, Nov 19, 2025
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    which create Event ID: 886 Source:SoftwareRestrictionPolicies
    Access to C:\Windows\system32\wwahost.exe has been restricted by your Administrator by location with policy rule {cba2b0e5-48cd-432e-b99e-e1911230fa4c} placed on path C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy.
    This rule make Thunderbird, Outook unable to login email account. I delete the rule {cba2b0e5-48cd-432e-b99e-e1911230fa4c} then the problem is solved.


    Another Event ID: 886 Source:SoftwareRestrictionPolicies keep spam in event viwer
    Access to C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy\TextInputHost.exe has been restricted by your Administrator by location with policy rule {4a9abca6-5931-4688-85ec-45151b74d564} placed on path C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy.

    After than DistributedCOM Event id:10001 created
    Unable to start a DCOM Server: MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_1000.26100.18.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy!InputApp as Unavailable/Unavailable. The error:
    "2147943660"
    Happened while starting this command:
    "C:\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy\TextInputHost.exe" -ServerName:InputApp.AppXk0k6mrh4r2q0ct33a9wgbez0x7v9cz5y.mca


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  18. freddie-o

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    #2699 freddie-o, Nov 19, 2025
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    These SystemApps folders and are restricted/ blocked

    Microsoft.Windows.AppRep.ChxApp
    Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost
    MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS
    MicrosoftWindows.Client.CoreAI
     
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