ryujin470@fedia.io to Technology@beehaw.org · 5 个月前Why are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?message-squaremessage-square16fedilinkarrow-up123file-text
arrow-up123message-squareWhy are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?ryujin470@fedia.io to Technology@beehaw.org · 5 个月前message-square16fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareMelody FwygonlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·5 个月前Unfortunately no. Home edition will actively ignore Group Policies and Registry keys relating to privacy. You would be better off using a 10 Pro license or pirating 10 Pro and keeping it from phoning home.
minus-squareArkham@beehaw.orglinkfedilinkarrow-up2·5 个月前Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?
minus-squareSmoke@beehaw.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·5 个月前Yes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.
minus-squareMelody FwygonlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·5 个月前No. Not without paying a hefty license upgrade fee (Retail copy) or doing something incredibly shady. (Piracy tools which I won’t specifically name but I’m sure you can find and likely know the dangers of obtaining for some users.)
Unfortunately no. Home edition will actively ignore Group Policies and Registry keys relating to privacy.
You would be better off using a 10 Pro license or pirating 10 Pro and keeping it from phoning home.
Is it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?
Yes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.
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No. Not without paying a hefty license upgrade fee (Retail copy) or doing something incredibly shady. (Piracy tools which I won’t specifically name but I’m sure you can find and likely know the dangers of obtaining for some users.)