Category: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

This policy setting disallows AutoPlay for MTP devices like cameras or phones. If you enable this policy setting AutoPlay is not allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting AutoPlay is enabled for non-volume devices.

This policy setting controls the state of the Inventory Collector. The Inventory Collector inventories applications files devices and drivers on the system and sends the information to Microsoft. This information is used to help diagnose compatibility problems. If you enable this policy setting the Inventory Collector will be turned off and data will not be sent to Microsoft. Collection of installation data through the Program Compatibility Assistant is also disabled. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the Inventory Collector will be turned on. Note: This policy setting has no effect if the Customer Experience Improvement Program is turned off. The Inventory Collector will be off.

This policy setting controls the state of Steps Recorder. Steps Recorder keeps a record of steps taken by the user. The data generated by Steps Recorder can be used in feedback systems such as Windows Error Reporting to help developers understand and fix problems. The data includes user actions such as keyboard input and mouse input user interface data and screen shots. Steps Recorder includes an option to turn on and off data collection. If you enable this policy setting Steps Recorder will be disabled. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting Steps Recorder will be enabled.

The policy controls the state of the Switchback compatibility engine in the system. Switchback is a mechanism that provides generic compatibility mitigations to older applications by providing older behavior to old applications and new behavior to new applications. Switchback is on by default. If you enable this policy setting Switchback will be turned off. Turning Switchback off may degrade the compatibility of older applications. This option is useful for server administrators who require performance and are aware of compatibility of the applications they are using. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the Switchback will be turned on. Please reboot the system after changing the setting to ensure that your system accurately reflects those changes.

The policy controls the state of the Application Telemetry engine in the system. Application Telemetry is a mechanism that tracks anonymous usage of specific Windows system components by applications. Turning Application Telemetry off by selecting “enable” will stop the collection of usage data. If the customer Experience Improvement program is turned off Application Telemetry will be turned off regardless of how this policy is set. Disabling telemetry will take effect on any newly launched applications. To ensure that telemetry collection has stopped for all applications please reboot your machine.