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.

  • @[email protected]Français
    4•3 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.

    • @[email protected]
      2•3 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.