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What does OneSettings really do and how does it differ from Windows Update?
Hi! So, in my quest to debloat, enhance privacy, decrease the amount of background processes and improve usability, and in particular to avoid that Windows keeps installing stuff that I don't want...
Great question! OneSettings is a backend service Microsoft uses to push configuration settings, experiments (like A/B features), UI tweaks, and feature flags—not full updates or drivers. It’s different from Windows Update, which handles OS updates, drivers, and security patches. Disabling OneSettings can help reduce random UI changes or pre-installed stuff you didn’t ask for.