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Diagnostic Data Viewer: What does Microsoft know about you?

If you use Windows 10, you may have noticed that Microsoft collects some data about your device and your use of its products and services. This data is used to improve the performance, reliability and security of Windows 10, as well as to provide personalized experiences and recommendations. But what exactly does Microsoft know about you? And how can you control what data is collected and shared?

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In this blog post, we will explore the Diagnostic Data Viewer, a tool that allows you to view and manage the diagnostic data that Microsoft collects from your device. We will also explain the different levels of diagnostic data you can choose to send to Microsoft and how to change your settings at any time.

What is the Diagnostic Data Viewer?

The Diagnostic Data Viewer is a Windows 10 application that you can download from the Microsoft Store. It allows you to view diagnostic data that your device sends to Microsoft, such as device information, system settings, performance data, error reports, app usage and browsing history. You can also export the data to a file for further analysis or sharing.

The Diagnostic Data Viewer is designed to give you more transparency and control over your data. You can use it for:

– See what data Microsoft collects and how it is used to improve Windows 10 and other products and services.

– Review the data before sending it to Microsoft and remove any data you do not want to share.

– Change your diagnostic data settings at any time and choose the data level you are comfortable with.

How to use the Diagnostic Data Viewer?

To use the Diagnostic Data Viewer, you must download it from the Microsoft Store and enable it in your Configuration. Here are the steps to follow:

Go to the Microsoft Store and search for “Diagnostic Data Viewer”. Click on the application and select “Get” to download and install it on your device.

2. Go to Configuration > Privacy > Diagnostics and comments. Under “Diagnostic Data”, make sure that the “Full” option is selected. This will allow you to see all the data that Microsoft collects from your device.

3. Under “Diagnostic Data Viewer”, turn on the switch to enable the application. You will see a message saying “Diagnostic data viewer is enabled”.

4. Launch the Diagnostic Data Viewer application from the Start menu or taskbar. You will see a list of categories on the left side of the application, such as device connectivity and settings, product and service performance, product and service usage, browsing history, and writing with ink and speech.

5. Click on any category to view the details of the data being collected in that category. You can also use the search box at the top of the application to search for specific data items by keywords or filters.

6. To export the data to a file, click on the “Export” button in the upper right corner of the application. You can choose to export all data or only the filtered data. The exported file will be in JSON format, which you can open with any text editor or JSON viewer.

7. To delete any data that you do not want to send to Microsoft, click on the “Delete” button in the upper right corner of the application. You can choose to delete all data or just the filtered data. You will see a confirmation message that says “Are you sure you want to delete this diagnostic data?” Click “Delete” to confirm.

How to change the configuration of your diagnostic data?

You can change your diagnostic data settings at any time in your Settings. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics and comments.

2. Under “Diagnostic data” you can choose between two levels of data: Basic or Complete.

– Básico: este nivel envía solo la cantidad mínima de datos necesarios para mantener Windows 10 seguro, actualizado y funcionando correctamente. Esto incluye datos sobre su dispositivo, su configuración y capacidades, y si experimenta algún problema.

– Complete: This level sends all the data that is collected at the Basic level, plus additional data that helps Microsoft improve Windows 10 and other products and services. This includes data about how you use your device and apps, such as how often and how long you use them, how they work, and which features you use most.

Select your preferred data level and click “Apply”. You will see a message saying “Your diagnostic data settings have been updated”.

4. If you want to stop sending diagnostic data to Microsoft, you can turn off the switch under “Optional diagnostic data”. This will disable some functions and services that rely on this data, such as Cortana, Windows Update, Windows Defender and personalized ads.