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I have a computer Windows 10 Pro.

On this website: https://www.andreafortuna.org/2020/03/13/how-to-block-windows-10-telemetry-using-hosts-file/

there is info that "Windows 10 does communicate directly to IP addresses which bypass the hosts file. You would also have to block Microsoft’s IP addresses Windows 10 communicates with".

I would like to save data on my hard disk in the new hosts file like on this website: https://www.encrypt-the-planet.com/downloads/hosts

This hosts file will be on my hard disk at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc.

Will this data in the hosts file be good to block telemetry?

Is it worth having a hosts file by saving the data from the link above?

I will be very grateful for professional help.

krzysiekp41
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Changing domain names in the hosts file to point to 127.0.0.1 in order to block Windows analytics or telemetry doesn't work in Windows 10. It'll just be bypassed. Instead use one of the software listed here or download a special Windows 10 .iso file with the spyware removed.

From what I hear, people recommend O&O ShutUp10++

desbest
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It's currently not advised to use the host's file to block telemetry because Microsoft certainly knows these kinds of tricks and can change or ignore them.

You'll have to expect problems with windows updates or with other functions which require certain connections in order to function properly.

The data you'll save won't be that relevant to name if you have a decent connection to your isp.

What you can try is to use something like a firewall or pihole to include the known telemetry IP's and domains if you really don't want Microsoft to gain any data but it'll certainly need time and a bit of knowledge.

CentrixDE
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