Skip to main content

Disable WinGet telemetry

Apply Now
Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.
  • Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
  • Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
  • Impact: MinimumSystem Functionality 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.
  • 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 script disables data collection in WinGet.

WinGet is the command line tool for the Windows Package Manager 1. It allows users to discover, install, upgrade, remove, and configure applications. 1

WinGet collects and sends data to Microsoft 2 3. This data includes who you are 2, how you use the software 2 3 4 and other system-related diagnostics and error data 4. This telemetry can reveal details about your identity and software usage patterns 2 3.

By disabling WinGet telemetry, you keep gain control over your privacy by preventing our application management activities from being shared with Microsoft.

This action may also slightly improve system performance by reducing background processes that collect and transmit data.

Technical Details​

This script sets the telemetry.disable configuration to true in WinGet settings 3. When enabled, this setting prevents WinGet from writing any Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) events that would normally be sent to Microsoft 3. ETW is the Windows system that collects information about your computer activity 5. While disabling telemetry stops data collection by the WinGet client itself, be aware that other features in the software may still collect data 2.

Safe for General Use
All actions in this script is recommended for all users. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.
Sources
PrivacyLearn.com maintains strict sourcing standards for accuracy, integrity and up-to-date content. Our content relies on authoritative sources including vendor documentation, industry standards, and verified research. Learn more about our verification process and quality standards in our editorial standards page.

Apply Now​

Choose one of three ways to apply:

Download script​

Download and run the script directly
  • No app needed
  • Offline usage
  • Easy-to-apply
  • Free
  • Open-source
Help

How to apply or restore "Disable WinGet telemetry" using script​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 5 instructions
  1. 1

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  2. 2

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. 3

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  4. 4

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. 5

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

Apply with privacy.sexy​

Guided, automated application with safety checks
  • Recommended for most users
  • Includes safety checks
  • Free
  • Open-source
  • Popular
  • Offline/Online usage
Open privacy.sexy
Help

How to apply or restore "Disable WinGet telemetry" using privacy.sexy​

  • ≈ 3 min to complete
  • Tools: privacy.sexy
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 4 instructions
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with more advanced options.
  1. 1

    Open or download

    Open or download the desktop application
  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the script name: Disable WinGet telemetry
    2. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  3. 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.

Run commands​

Copy and run commands manually Requires technical knowledge
Apply changes
:: Set Microsoft Store (packaged) WinGet setting: telemetry.disable
:: Set JSON property 'telemetry.disable' in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\settings.json
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$rawJsonFilePath = "^""%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\settings.json"^""; $propertyKey = 'telemetry.disable'; $desiredValue = $true; $jsonFilePath = [System.Environment]::ExpandEnvironmentVariables($rawJsonFilePath); if (!(Test-Path $jsonFilePath -PathType Leaf)) { Write-Host "^""Skipping, no updates. Settings file was not at `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^""."^""; exit 0; }; try { $fileContent = Get-Content $jsonFilePath -ErrorAction Stop; } catch { throw "^""Error, failed to read the settings file: `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^"". Error: $_"^""; }; if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($fileContent)) { Write-Host "^""Settings file is empty. Treating it as default empty JSON object."^""; $fileContent = "^""{}"^""; }; try { $json = $fileContent | ConvertFrom-Json; } catch { throw "^""Error, invalid JSON format in the settings file: `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^"". Error: $_"^""; }; $currentValue = $json.$propertyKey; if ($currentValue -eq $desiredValue) { Write-Host "^""Skipping, `"^""$propertyKey`"^"" is already configured as `"^""$desiredValue`"^""."^""; exit 0; }; $json | Add-Member -Type NoteProperty -Name $propertyKey -Value $desiredValue -Force; $json | ConvertTo-Json | Set-Content $jsonFilePath; Write-Host "^""Successfully applied the setting to the file: `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^""."^"""
:: Set standalone (non-packaged) WinGet setting: telemetry.disable
:: Set JSON property 'telemetry.disable' in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Settings\settings.json
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$rawJsonFilePath = "^""%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Settings\settings.json"^""; $propertyKey = 'telemetry.disable'; $desiredValue = $true; $jsonFilePath = [System.Environment]::ExpandEnvironmentVariables($rawJsonFilePath); if (!(Test-Path $jsonFilePath -PathType Leaf)) { Write-Host "^""Skipping, no updates. Settings file was not at `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^""."^""; exit 0; }; try { $fileContent = Get-Content $jsonFilePath -ErrorAction Stop; } catch { throw "^""Error, failed to read the settings file: `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^"". Error: $_"^""; }; if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($fileContent)) { Write-Host "^""Settings file is empty. Treating it as default empty JSON object."^""; $fileContent = "^""{}"^""; }; try { $json = $fileContent | ConvertFrom-Json; } catch { throw "^""Error, invalid JSON format in the settings file: `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^"". Error: $_"^""; }; $currentValue = $json.$propertyKey; if ($currentValue -eq $desiredValue) { Write-Host "^""Skipping, `"^""$propertyKey`"^"" is already configured as `"^""$desiredValue`"^""."^""; exit 0; }; $json | Add-Member -Type NoteProperty -Name $propertyKey -Value $desiredValue -Force; $json | ConvertTo-Json | Set-Content $jsonFilePath; Write-Host "^""Successfully applied the setting to the file: `"^""$jsonFilePath`"^""."^"""
Help

How to apply or restore "Disable WinGet telemetry" using commands​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Command Prompt
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • ≈ 3 instructions
 View step-by-step guide with screenshots
  1. 1

    Open Command Prompt

    Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  2. 2

    Copy code

    Copy the code:
    Copy Apply Code Copy Revert Code
  3. 3

    Paste & run

    Paste the commands into Command Prompt and press Enter to run.

    Some changes require a system restart to take effect

Similar Guides​

Wider Goal​

The guide below includes this guide to achieve a wider goal.See other more general settings that includes this one as one of its actions.
These plans combine multiple privacy settings, including this one, for stronger protection.
Visit category: Configure programs

Same Goal​

Other guides in Configure programs See settings that are in the same category as this guide.
Using other actions in the same category may help you achieve your goal better.
See all 14 guides

About the Creators​

These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:

  • Avatar of undergroundwires. The creator of PrivacyLearn and privacy.sexy. Black and white portrait showing a person wearing a polka dot tie and suit jacket, reflecting the professional expertise behind the privacy protection tools.
    • Certified security professional
    • 7+ years experience securing banks
    • Open-source developer since 2005
    • EU advisor, Public Speaker, Moderator
    • Hundreds across the globe
    • Testers, reviewers, developers
    • Companies, military agencies
    • Community since 2017
About Us

Reviewed By​

This guide has undergone comprehensive auditing and peer review:

  • Expert review by undergroundwires​

    • Verified technical accuracy and editorial standards
    • Assessed system impact and user privacy risks
    • Audited and verified using automated security tests

  • Public review by large community​

    • Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
    • Millions of end-users tested across different environments
    • Audited and verified using third-party security software

History​

We continually monitor our guides, their impact and other potential privacy options. We update our guides when new information becomes available. On every update, we publicly store who made the change, what has been changed, why the change was made and when the change was made.

Review Change History Our Change Process