How much privacy could you get on a Windows 10 PC?

Hi,

You’ve already implemented most of the meaningful privacy measures available on Windows.

If you move to Windows 11, it’s worth knowing that the OS includes more built‑in privacy controls than Windows 10, so you’re not losing anything by upgrading — quite the opposite.

At this point, the biggest improvements usually come from understanding what Windows actually collects and what it doesn’t, rather than adding more tools or restrictions.

A few points that may help:

• Windows 11 allows you to disable or limit most telemetry directly from Settings, without relying on third‑party tools. 
• Using Firefox, Mullvad, DuckDuckGo and a local account already covers the main privacy vectors for daily use.
• Removing cloud services you don’t want (OneDrive, Google Photos) is also a valid choice.
• Tools designed for Windows 10 (O&O, ShutUp10, etc.) may not be necessary on Windows 11 and can sometimes interfere with normal system behavior.

If you feel you’re becoming “obsessed” with privacy, it may help to focus on what is realistically achievable: no mainstream OS can offer absolute anonymity, but you can reach a balanced level of privacy without making your system harder to use or maintain.

If you want to share what specific concerns you still have, we can help clarify what’s possible on Windows 11 and what may not be necessary.