The Windows 10 April Update brings a number of new features. Some of them improve the existing Windows 10 tools, while others are reportedly coming to soothe some of the worries of the operating system users.
One such tool is a new diagnostic data viewer. Windows 10 has come under fire from time to time for collecting telemetry data and Mission them to Microsoft. With the new update, the company gives you the ability to control exactly what it collects from your computer and delete it if you wish.
(The specific mode only present in Windows 10 April 2018 Update. )
How to Find Data Collected by Windows 10.
First, you need to enable data viewing. Follow the route:
Settings - Privacy - Diagnostics & feedback. Enable the Diagnostic data viewer. Note that this requires approximately 1GB of storage.
Click the Diagnostic Data Viewer button and you will be taken to the Microsoft Store to download it applications "Diagnostic Data Viewer“. Install the application, and launch the application from the menu.
Inside the app, you will see a lot of diagnostic information. The left side collects the "events" and if you click on any of them it will show you exactly what has been sent to Microsoft.
Use the search box to search for specific applications. The function will help you learn what data is sent from your favorite programs.
The application allows you to make copies for your own use. With a click on the button Extreatment located on the left will download your copy in CSV format.
Finally, if you want to delete the diagnostic data from Microsoft servers, click the Delete button on the Settings page.
Do not forget to disable this setting if you do not intend to use the new feature frequently.
We should mention that this specific function is a pleasant featurecase, in terms of transparency, but does not prevent collection telemetry data from the company.
