Disable Edge telemetry
- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
- Impact: Minimum
System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Low
This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.
- Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
- 4 scripts
- No subcategories
- Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
- Fully reversible
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.
The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
Overview
This category includes scripts that enhance privacy by disabling Microsoft Edge telemetry. Telemetry is the automatic collection and sharing of data about you and your usage patterns of a software.
These scripts prevent the automatic transmission of diagnostic and usage data to Microsoft, optimize system performance by reducing background data transmission, and safeguard personal data by limiting third-party sharing.
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- Free
- Open-source
Normal — Everyday Privacy (Enterprise-Grade)
- Recommended for all
- Safe for daily use
- No impact on system stability
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How to apply or restore "Disable Edge telemetry" using script
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
Download
Download the script file by clicking on the button above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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How to apply or restore "Disable Edge telemetry" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
- 2
Choose script
- Search for the category name: Disable Edge telemetry
- Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
- 3
Run
Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.
Explore This Guide
- 4 Privacy settings
Choose what to protect based on your needs: Click any option to learn more about what it does. Each change can be applied and reversed individually.
- Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
- Most users find the Normal protection above sufficient.
Disable Edge diagnostic data sending
This script disables the sending of diagnostic data in Edge. This script blocks all diagnostic data related to your browser usage, including websites visited, feature usage, and browser configuration. Disabling this telemetry reduces potential privacy risks by preventing data sharing with third parties. This may also improve system performance by reducing processing workload. This script configures the "DiagnosticData" policy. Changes will take effect after restarting the browser.
Disable outdated Edge metrics data sending
This script stops Edge from reporting metrics data. This script stops the reporting of usage and crash-related data. This data includes information about how the browser operates and the causes of any failures. Disabling this telemetry potential privacy risks by preventing data sharing with third-parties. This may also improve system performance by reducing processing workload. This script applies to Edge versions between 77 and 89. It does not affect newer versions of Edge as this settings is d...
Disable outdated Edge site information sending
This script prevents Edge from sending site-related information. This prevents the browser from sending site information used to improve Microsoft services. This may might include URLs and page interaction data. Disabling this telemetry potential privacy risks by preventing data sharing with third-parties. This may also improve system performance by reducing processing workload. This script configures the "SendSiteInfoToImproveServices" policy. Changes will take effect after restarting the brows...
Disable Edge Feedback
This script disables the Edge Feedback feature in Microsoft Edge, enhancing user privacy by preventing feedback and data from being sent to Microsoft. The feature is enabled by default and cannot be disabled through standard browser settings. When signed into Microsoft Edge with a work or school account, feedback is linked to the user's account and organization, potentially exposing sensitive information. Disabling this feature addresses privacy concerns by ensuring that feedback does not inadve...
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