Microsoft is committed to protecting your privacy. This specific statement covers features where you can make decisions during installation, such as: Dynamic Update
When installing optional features (e.g., .NET Framework 3.5, Telnet Client, SMTP Server, or Windows Identity Foundation), the installation process may contact Microsoft servers to download components. The explicitly describes what data is sent, how it is used, and how to opt out. Microsoft is committed to protecting your privacy
For IT professionals managing Windows Server 2012 R2, privacy settings are often managed via or the Local Security Policy snap-in (secpol.msc) . For IT professionals managing Windows Server 2012 R2,
: The primary link for the Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 privacy statement for installation features is available at .NET Framework 3.5
For a direct look at the features you can control while installing, Microsoft uses the following shortcut link:
Once the operating system is installed, users are presented with a "Personalize" or "Express Settings" screen. These settings allow you to toggle several privacy-impacting features:
The central hub for these documents is the Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Privacy Statement page , where you can download the full statement in multiple languages.