I’m on 24H2 Windows 11 with a local account set up, ran windows debloat tool and have CoPilot/onedrive/other data mining features un-installed.

Edit: I have a plan to make the switch to Linux. For now I was just looking for any feedback on how to handle current Windows OS. I whole heartedly hate Microsoft as much as the next, I promise lol.

    • helloyanis@jlai.luFrançais
      4·
      8 days ago

      As someone in Europe,

      • I still have AI in paint (to create images), but I think it’s opt-in
      • I don’t have Copilot, but I think it’s integrated to Microsoft Edge (but you can uninstall it)
      • I still have onedrive by default, but you can also uninstall it
      • I don’t have recall (or maybe I do but it’s disabled, either way I can’t open it)
      • Microsoft still pushes you super hard to use an account

      So here’s what to expect if you manage to change your region. I have no idea on how to do that however.

      • Boomkop3@reddthat.com
        2·
        8 days ago

        The region can be changed in settings, just google it.

        Any non-system-essential app can be uninstalled in europe. Thanks to the digital markets act. (At least I think, could be some other law)

        That account push is only during the windows install as far as I’ve seen.