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Disable "Device User" task

This script disables the "Device User" scheduled task. According to the Task Scheduler, this task triggers the execution of the "%SYSTEMROOT%\\System32\\devicecensus.exe UserCxt" command in Windows 10 and 11. This component collects device and configuration data, which is then sent to Microsoft. By disabling this task, users can prevent this specific data collection process, enhancing their privacy. Overview of default task statuses - "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Device Information\\Device User": | OS Versi...

Disable "Device" task

This script disables the "Device" scheduled task. According to the Task Scheduler, this task triggers the execution of the "%SYSTEMROOT%\\System32\\devicecensus.exe SystemCxt" command in Windows 10 and 11. This component collects device and configuration data, which is then sent to Microsoft. By disabling this task, users can prevent this specific data collection process, enhancing their privacy. Overview of default task statuses - "\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Device Information\\Device": | OS Version ...

Disable device and configuration data collection tool

This script prevents the execution of "devicecensus.exe", also known as the "device and configuration data collection tool". This tool is located at "%SYSTEMROOT%\\System32\\DeviceCensus.exe" and is responsible for gathering data used for compatibility updates. Disabling this tool helps keeping the device's data private and preventing its usage for diagnostic collections or determining update applicability.