stopping Microsoft compatibility telemetry

planetrobot · Sep 20, 2023

Can anyone tell me how on earth I can permanently shut down the Microsoft compatibility telemetry program ?
Ive tried disabling the scheduler for it, a registry change and various other methods but nothing ever works, it just restarts itself at random times

Kees · Sep 20, 2023

I am using the O&O Shutup 10+ (Free) Antispy tool and I am never disturbed by Microsoft telemetry whatsoever.

All settings are reversable and will be done in registry entries or (may be) the scheduler.

If wished so you can save your O&O settings to a file, give it a name according date and time.

glasskuter · Sep 20, 2023

Task Scheduler

Using the search bar in the bottom left corner
Type and search task scheduler
Click Task Scheduler
Click to expand Task Scheduler Library
Expand Microsoft
Expand Windows
Select Application Experience
Right-click Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser
Select disable
Exit Task Scheduler

Edit_Previously listed GPO setting no longer applicable

planetrobot · Sep 20, 2023

Ive previously made all the changes you mentioned, nothing works

planetrobot · Sep 20, 2023

I dont actually have this though

Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser

Ive disabled

PcaPatchDbTask
ProgramDataUpdater
StartupAppTask

strangely though

PcaPatchDbTask

was re-enabled after the latest windows update

glasskuter · Sep 20, 2023

Sorry, the GPO method is not there any more. I edited first post.

glasskuter · Sep 20, 2023

I verified that I do have it in task scheduler. I run PRO so that might make a difference.

TechnoMage2021 · Sep 20, 2023

JFYI
It's common when we tweak Windows that a subsequent Windows update will reverse the tweak.
That's just one more reason to disable (Hard Block) Windows Updates. That's a lot better than never being able to Tweak your Windows.

Take note, that complaints about problems with Windows updates, run into the thousands.
Once I get the first round of updates, to get my drivers updates, after an install, I turn Windows updates OFF and never look back.
There is a really neat program that turns off Windows Updates, and gives you the option to turn them back ON if you ever want to.