Windows 81 And Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement For Installation Features Key Link Page

Microsoft uses the information collected during installation to provide services, troubleshoot issues, and improve product performance.

Microsoft provides a dedicated summary of privacy policies specifically for features encountered during setup, such as Dynamic Update Installation Improvement Program Activation The Essential Privacy Link

The full privacy statement for these specific features can be accessed at the following Microsoft forwarding link:

: For compatible hardware, device encryption is automatically turned on if you use a Microsoft account during setup. A recovery key is backed up to your OneDrive account to help you regain access if hardware failures occur. Post-Installation Privacy Management

: File names, file hashes, and URLs of downloaded installers.

During setup, Windows scans physical hardware components to install matching drivers.