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Network Time Protocol (NTP) requests containing local IP data. A privacy-focused installer must manually opt out of
The privacy statement for installation features in Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 is , but today it’s outdated. A privacy-focused installer must manually opt out of multiple features post-install. Best practice is to deploy via unattended answer file (autounattend.xml) with privacy settings pre-configured, and to avoid Microsoft account association entirely. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
Follow this sequence for a clean installation respecting the : On the other hand
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: One of the critical decisions users make during the installation of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 is choosing between an express installation and a custom installation. The express installation option simplifies the process but also requires users to agree to the default settings, which may include data collection features. On the other hand, a custom installation allows users to opt-out of certain data collection features, providing a more granular level of control over their privacy.