During the installation of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, several features may transmit data to Microsoft to ensure the system is up-to-date and properly licensed: Dynamic Update
Dynamic Update allows setup to download new installation files and critical fixes. To block this communication, execute the command-line setup with the /DUDisable switch: setup.exe /auto:upgrade /dudisable Managing Privacy Post-Installation
Sends basic info about how you use the setup to help Microsoft improve future versions. During the installation of Windows 8
Checks the URLs you visit and files you download against a list of reported threats.
This modern privacy statement provides:
For the most granular details regarding data collection, retention policies, and user rights for these specific versions, you should refer to the official documentation.
Can I skip these data collection features during installation? This modern privacy statement provides: For the most
Executable names, error codes, and memory dumps.