I’m fresh installing a Windows 10 OS, I will report what default apps Microsoft pushes to me.
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I didn’t use Microsoft online account, instead, I used a local account.
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I unchecked all the 5 or 6 options regarding privacy.
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Now I’m updating the OS via Windows Update.
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Now I finished updating the OS. Here is what I got at this moment.pic.twitter.com/QxcbxaehiA
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Interestingly I didn’t (or haven’t) received any third-party apps, probably bc I unchecked all the privacy options? I will leave the OS there and see if I get the apps later.
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Replying to @HaifeiLi
I don't believe the privacy options exposed by the GUI make a difference. In my experience, you get 3rd party software installed even with maximum privacy settings.
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Confirmed: 1. Install Win10 1709 2. De-select all privacy-invading options 3. Look at your start menu 4. Check for updates. Wait a little bit. 5. Look at your start menu again. Enjoy your new 3rd-party foistware! (no need to even reboot) Conclusion: Privacy settings don't matter.pic.twitter.com/3I5AMRD6pO
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IIRC the filesizes were all 16k, so maybe not truly installing 3rd party programs, but pinning links to their installers. (in other words, ads)
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No, 3rd-party programs do indeed eventually get installed. Sometimes they may start out as just an icon shortcut to install it over the internet. But the bits will get there. I started looking into this when I saw a Facebook application *RUNNING* on my personal computer.pic.twitter.com/FIaR2prrqa
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