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Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 — Privacy Statement for Installation Features Key

This document summarizes privacy-relevant aspects of the installation and activation features (including product key handling, telemetry during setup, and online activation) for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. It is written for administrators and users preparing installations and deployments.

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Questions? Drop a comment below if you need a script to strip telemetry from your offline deployment images (WIM/ISO). Never use a MAK key on a machine with internet access

Part 4: Step-by-Step Configuration for Maximum Privacy

To align with strict privacy requirements (e.g., Article 25 of GDPR, data minimization principles), administrators should manually configure the Installation Features Key before deploying roles or features. Explain the differences in licensing types (Retail vs

To lock down both OSes:

1. Never use a MAK key on a machine with internet access. Instead, use a GVLK (Generic Volume License Key) and activate against an offline KMS emulator (e.g., vlmcsd) in an air-gapped network.
2. Slipstream privacy updates using DISM to integrate the final cumulative updates (which include telemetry opt-out patches from 2022) into your installation ISO.
3. Modify the EI.cfg and PID.txt files to pre-answer the privacy questions. Add the registry key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection\AllowTelemetry = 0 directly into your unattend.xml.
4. Document your installation key usage – GDPR Article 30 requires you to record any data processor (Microsoft) receiving personal data. A product key is considered a pseudonymous identifier under recital 30.

Explain the differences in licensing types (Retail vs. Volume).