These pages are part of Microsoft’s “Previous Versions” documentation and remain legally referenced for systems still under support contracts or ESU agreements.
| Feature | Windows 8.1 / 2012 R2 | Windows 11 (current) | |--------|----------------------|----------------------| | | Basic (CEIP optional) | Required "Required Diagnostic Data" even in setup | | Privacy statement link | Static LinkId=302281 | Dynamic, always newest | | Server installation data | Very minimal by default | More verbose unless explicitly disabled via unattend.xml |
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=302281
The statement specifically addressed features that required immediate data transmission or user decisions during the installation process:
For volume licensing environments, administrators can use Key Management Service (KMS) keys to activate systems internally, reducing the need for individual devices to communicate directly with Microsoft's activation servers. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 KMS Keys