ryujin470@fedia.io to Technology@beehaw.org · 2 days agoWhy are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?message-squaremessage-square14fedilinkarrow-up120arrow-down11file-text
arrow-up119arrow-down1message-squareWhy are newer versions of Windows considered spyware?ryujin470@fedia.io to Technology@beehaw.org · 2 days agomessage-square14fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareMelody Fwygon@lemmy.onelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·15 hours agoUnfortunately 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-up2·3 hours agoIs it possible to convert an existing Home installation to a Pro installation without completely wiping the system and reinstalling everything?
minus-squareSmoke@beehaw.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 hours agoYes, Settings -> Update & Security -> Activation will give you an offer to upgrade your edition of Windows or change your product key.
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.