I guess I'd like to throw in my two cents into this discussion
Nikorj wrote: Yes i would actually classify Windows 10 as a kind of spyware
I believe I'd like to re-phrase that as: "Windows 10 is spyware", as noted in an online article:
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1) Main Article --
Windows 10 is possibly the worst spyware ever made
2) Forum Discussion --
spyware - How does Windows 10 allow Microsoft to spy on you? - Information Security Stack Exchange
indian117 wrote: Advantage with Windows 10 is u dont require 3rd party anti-virus or Anti Adware & Malware
Unfortunately, the security programs in Win10, as much as it's previous versions aren't that comfortable; in fact, Microsoft has made an announcement quite long ago that they admit they recognize the need to install 3rd Party Security programs rather than their own
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1) Main Article --
Goodbye Microsoft Security Essentials: Microsoft Now Recommends You Use a Third-Party Antivirus
2) Forum Discussions --
Microsoft (allegedly) Now Recommends You Use a Third-Party Antivirus - Archived News
IcyBlue wrote: Win 10 is a spyware ... They even admitted that their automatic spying in win 10 cannot be stopped!
Aside from that it's Telemetry system can't be stopped, it can ( and will ) disable and uninstalled any existing programs you have installed prior without your knowledge
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Beware, latest Windows 10 Update may remove programs automatically - gHacks Tech News
So the best course, if not an alternative for those who installed/upgraded to Windows 10, will be to use some 3rd Party Freeware programs:
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Comparison of Windows 10 Privacy tools - gHacks Tech News
But, even with 3rd Party Freeware programs that are recommended to prevent/stop/slow down the distribution of Telemetry to Microsoft Servers, it's just a matter of time ( and what version the Windows 10 will be ) til the user will have no control whatsoever
It's all because they agreed to the User Agreement...