Windows 11's Background Diagnostics Spark Fresh Privacy Fears

Windows 11's Background Diagnostics Spark Fresh Privacy Fears

Windows users woke up last week to familiar warnings. A viral post on X claimed Microsoft had slipped a new background service into Windows 11. It monitors CPU usage, thermals, and battery life. Then it sends data to Redmond every 15 minutes. The post spread fast. Views climbed past 100,000. Accusations of spying followed. But the claims don’t hold up. The service in question carries the name Windows Health and Optimized Experiences. Or whesvc f…

Is Windows 11 spying on you via a new background process? No, it isn't, but the controversy around this clearly shows Microsoft must do better with privacy

A controversy has erupted over a background process in Windows 11It turns out that process isn't new, and neither is it a surprise introduction from Microsoft that 'does nothing for you' except pipe telemetry backA Microsoft exec clarified the purpose of the process, and that it doesn't send any data back unless you want to do thatThere's been some more controversy over privacy and telemetry in Windows 11, and while this particular alarm bell tu…

Microsoft clarifies windows 11 background service not tracking users without consent

WEB DESK: Microsoft has addressed recent concerns regarding a background service in Windows 11, admitting that the current explanation of the feature is vague and requires clarification. A viral social media post suggested that Microsoft had quietly introduced a new background process in Windows 11 that monitors user activity and could affect system performance. Microsoft has refuted these claims and provided an explanation of the service’s actu…

What is the viral whesvc service and should you disable it

Windows 11's Windows Health and Optimized Experiences service recently raised a lot of eyebrows. Learn here what it is and if you should be worried about it: