You also might want to look for the Offline Account option at the bottom left of the screen. When setting up Windows 10 for the first time, unplug your Ethernet cable and don’t connect to the internet, and you’ll be given the option to create an offline account. But, if you’ve just moved to Windows 10 and are still paranoid, read on for how to get an extra peace of mind and make the OS feel like Windows 7, without the “spying.”įirst off, you might have been “forced” to sign in or create a Microsoft Account during the setup process of Windows 10, but there is a way around that. That has all since been debunked as there are now many new privacy-minded features in the OS. Many accused Microsoft of using telemetry in the operating system to spy on users. When Windows 10 first launched, there were many privacy concerns. Step 1: Create a local account, and change your telemetry settings
