Edge sends images you view online to Microsoft, here is how to disable that

Discussion in 'privacy general' started by stapp, Jun 12, 2023.

  1. stapp

    stapp Global Moderator

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    https://www.neowin.net/news/edge-se...ine-to-microsoft-here-is-how-to-disable-that/
     
  2. Gandalf_The_Grey

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    Thanks @stapp It was off (by default?) on my system.
     
  3. stapp

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    Probably because like you do, I regularly check and turn all those 'goodies' off :) Not everyone has the option for it yet, but they will.
     
  4. pegas

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    OK, I already thought my Edge installation is somehow kicked because of the lack of this option. :)
     
  5. xxJackxx

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    I had this option and it was one. It ain't now...
     
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  8. anon

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    June 20, 2023 = Edge updated to version 114.0.1823.55.
    Noticed today that option: "Enhance images in Microsoft Edge" disappeared from settings (was there till yesterday).

    https://www.ghacks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/edge-enhance-images.png
    https://www.ghacks.net/2023/06/12/m...image-feature-is-sending-images-to-microsoft/
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    https://www.ghacks.net/2023/06/12/m...image-feature-is-sending-images-to-microsoft/
     
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2023
  9. xxJackxx

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    Interesting. My version number ends with a 1 instead of 5 and says it is up to date. I still see the setting but that could be because of the version. Also your second link gives me a 404.
     
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