How to Disable Windows 11 Telemetry (5 Minute Setup)
A quick 5-minute guide to disabling invasive telemetry in Windows 11 and taking control of system diagnostic tracking.
Windows 11 transmits diagnostic logs, app usage metrics, and hardware IDs to cloud endpoints by default.
Disabling telemetry protects personal privacy, saves background network bandwidth, and prevents diagnostic profiling.
What is Windows Telemetry?
Windows Telemetry is an automated service in Windows 11 that collects system health statistics, diagnostic traces, and app activity data, sending it periodically to remote cloud servers.
Data Flow: Default OS vs. 00.ong Hardened
Figure 1: Comparison between default operating system diagnostic transmission vs. 00.ong network isolation.
Step-by-Step Implementation Guide
Step 1: Open System Privacy Settings
Press Win + I to launch Settings. Navigate to Privacy & security -> Diagnostics & feedback.
Step 2: Turn Off Diagnostic Data Transmission
Set Send optional diagnostic data to Off. Next, expand Tailored experiences and toggle the setting to Off to stop customized recommendations based on diagnostic data.
Step 3: Run the 00.ong Hardening Script
Download and run the open-source Shield Rust Cleaner Pro disabler engine to apply WinApp2-based privacy rules and disable background diagnostic services (DiagTrack and dmwappushservice).
Further Reading & Trusted Open-Source Resources
- Shield Rust Cleaner Pro Repository — Open-source Windows cleanup and telemetry disabler engine.
- Microsoft Diagnostics & Privacy Overview — Official documentation on Windows telemetry collection.
- Privacy Guides: Windows Hardening — Community-curated recommendations for privacy-conscious users.