Since Windows 8.1 reached its on January 10, 2023, Microsoft recommends reviewing the general Microsoft Privacy Statement for the most current data processing practices. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 privacy statement

Microsoft’s official privacy statement for these operating systems is archived at the following link:

Controls for "Do Not Track" requests, SmartScreen Filter (which checks URLs against a list of known malicious sites), and Flip Ahead with Page Prediction.

This privacy statement explains what data may be collected, how it is used, and how it is protected when installing or enabling features in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, and when using the associated online key/link activation services.