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Две недели назад вышло большое обновление Threshold 2 для Windows 10. Прошедшего времени достаточно, чтобы досконально разобраться в том, что из себя представляет апдейт. В целом, его приняли положительно: хороших нововведений там явно больше, чем плохих.

Но всё-таки несколько ложек дёгтя Microsoft приготовила. Во-первых, операционная система зачем-то автоматически удаляет на отдельных компьютерах некоторые установленные программы. Судя по сообщениям на форумах, среди «пострадавших» — CPU-Z, speccy, 8gadgetpack, клиент Cisco VPN, драйверы SATA, SpyBot, RSAT, F5 VPN, HWMonitor и другие. После обновления Windows программы можно без проблем установить обратно.

Во-вторых, после обновления Windows 10 изменяет некоторые настройки по умолчанию обратно на сервисы Microsoft. Опять же, потом дают возможность вернуть всё обратно.

Два вышеуказанных бага отловили достаточно быстро. Чего не скажешь о третьем, самом грязном и даже немного подлом баге.

Но сначала немного предыстории. Три недели назад представители Microsoft наконец признали, что в операционной системе невозможно стандартными средствами отключить мониторинг активности системы и коммуникацию с серверами Microsoft. Для этого нужно заходить в services.msc и останавливать сервис вручную.

Кстати, это хоть слабый, но аргумент в пользу истца на грядущем открытом судебном процессе против Роскомнадзора, который состоится 7 декабря. Напомним, что Роскомнадзор проверил Windows 10 и пришёл к выводу, что пользователь сам принимает лицензионное соглашение и соглашается на сбор данных (официальный ответ Роскомнадзора). Microsoft же признала, что сбор данных происходит без ведома пользователя. Ключевой сервис диагностики под названием DiagTrack (вроде бы со встроенным кейлоггером) невозможно отключить. И в случае сбоя системы эта информация отправляется в Microsoft.

Вице-президент Microsoft Джо Бельфиоре (Joe Belfiore) сказал, что компания прислушивается к мнению пользователей, и если публика считает это проблемой, то работу неотключаемого сервиса диагностики можно изменить.

С выходом Threshold 2 многие прониклись уважением к Microsoft. Компания действительно прислушалась к критике. После обновления следящий процесс DiagTrack исчез из списка сервисов. Эксперты отметили это, что стало ещё одним поводом похвалить Microsoft за хорошую работу над обновлением Threshold 2.

Только спустя две недели один из экспертов обратил внимание на «подлый трюк», как он его назвал. Оказывается, бывший сервис Diagnostics Tracking Service (DiagTrack) никуда не делся. Microsoft просто переименовала его в сервис Connected User Experiences and Telemetry.

Информацию подтвердили и другие источники.

Конечно, после переименования сервиса стали неактивными настройки пользователя. Если вы раньше остановили работу шпионского сервиса Diagnostics Tracking Service (DiagTrack), то сервис Connected User Experiences and Telemetry с той же функциональностью работает как ни в чём не бывало!

Метод отключения остаётся прежним: зайти в services.msc, найти Connected User Experiences and Telemetry и поменять запуск на Отключено.

Но за операционной системой нужно внимательно следить в будущем, проверяя настройки после каждого обновления. Помните, что операционная система не полностью под вашим контролем — команды для неё приходят из Редмонда вместе с апдейтами.

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In the age when software companies are increasingly hoarding your data, there is one company that is notorious even among the notorious in this field – Microsoft.

During the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft irked the entire PC community when it included Diagtrack in the system. Although the program is not visible, it is enabled on most updated versions of Windows 7 and above. If you’re wondering what DiagTrack is, if it’s safe, how to fix its errors, and how you can disable it from your Windows, here is all about it.

DiagTrack Meaning

DiagTrack is a tool that is responsible for sending system data to Microsoft servers periodically. It is part of the Connected User Experience and Telemetry component, also known as the Universal Telemetry Client (UTC).

The DiagTrack service works on a file named diagtrac.dll, which is a DLL or dynamic link library file developed by Microsoft. The diagtrack.dll is located under the path: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k utcsvc -p.

It runs under the registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DiagTrack.

DiagTrack is specified as an automatic-enabled service that starts every time the OS starts and is a Win32 service.

Where is DiagTrack or the diagtrack.dll file stored?

You can find the diagtrack.dll file stored under the following path:
%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k utcsvc -p

The File location is as follows:

%SystemRoot%\system32\diagtrack.dll

Does Microsoft use DiagTrack for spying on my data?

Now there is no clear answer to this question as although Microsoft has stated clearly that this data is collected perfectly anonymously and not linked to any user id or email, they have also said that in case of some crash reports, they can read the memory logs and reconstruct it back. The data can be then linked to the user to get a better understanding of the error. These are simple terms that mean that they can see some part of what you were doing just before the crash of a Windows program.

What data does DiagTrack or Windows Telemetry collect?

Depending on the mode enabled, DiagTrack can either collect a part of your data or the whole of it.
The two options, Basic and Full, collect the data in the following category:

Basic – In this mode, Microsoft has access to data such as your PC specifications, Windows Store activity, Usage Time, and Program Crashes.

Full – Microsoft can receive data such as songs you listened to, movies you have watched, local Windows searches, content licenses, disk space, and in certain cases, even your browsing history.

You can view what data is being collected by DiagTrack or Connected User Experience and Telemetry by accessing your Microsoft Privacy Dashboard under the following link:

https://account.microsoft.com/privacy.

Once signed in, you can see what data DiagTrack has collected from your system and associated tools such as Microsoft Band, Cortana and others. You are most likely to find data such as Search History on Bing, Health Activity, Browsing History, Activity on Location, Privacy Settings, and Cortana’s Notebook.

If you wish to view the diagnostic data collected by Diagtrack on your Windows 10, you can do so by Windows Setting>Privacy>Diagnostics & Feedback. The telemetric data collected mostly belongs to settings and peripheral data, browsing history, uptime, operating system info and uptime, installs and updates for applications on the system, file queries, keyboard and microphone collection, and reliability data.

Should you worry about this data collected by DiagTrack?

Ideally, there should not be any problem as the data collected is not being forwarded to any third parties, and even within the company, the data is not readily accessible, according to Microsoft.

Also, we daily give away our data, chats, video viewing history, and shopping history to Facebook, Amazon, and Google. So unless you are paranoid, you can rest easy.

Why is DiagTrack on my Windows, anyway?

At this point, you might be wondering why Microsoft collects all this data in the first place. Conspiracy theories aside, there are pretty valid reasons for collecting basic diagnostic data. So, yes, DiagTrack is more or less important to Windows, not so much to the users, though.

As mentioned earlier, crash reports are sent to the Microsoft servers. This data is then used by Microsoft to figure out the reason for the crash and fix them. They also use it to optimize applications, update and fix drivers and find bugs.

It constantly sends data to Microsoft and gathers telemetry without prior permission (since it’s enabled by default on Windows 10 and updated versions of Windows 7 and above), some people may think it is not safe. But there is nothing to worry about, almost all operating system companies have to use these services for collecting data to diagnose software bugs.

Just like most tech companies Microsoft is also collecting a lot of personal data, and privacy advocates have strongly protested against this feature, calling it unsafe to the user’s privacy.

Furthermore, DiagTrack is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder, as a DLL file, and is able to supervise and watch over other applications. Thus, given the file location and its authority, the technical security rating of DiagTrack is 30%, allowing us to come to the conclusion that it is neither too safe nor too dangerous.

Is DiagTrack malware or virus?

No, DigTrack is not a virus or a malware, and it has a VeriSign that stands proof of the fact that it is developed by trusted parties and developers. However, this does not rule out the possibility that it can not be corrupted or damaged by a virus, or some virus can not pose as DiagTrack on your system. DiagTrack is stored as a DLL file, and one thing about DLL files is that they are vulnerable to virus attacks. Therefore any virus can easily pose as diagtrack.dll and harm your computer.

To check whether diagtrack.dll is legit or a virus, go to Task Manager and click on the columns field under diagtrack.dll, add Verified Signer as one of the columns. If the Verified Signer value for diagtrack.dll says ‘unable to verify’ or if the developer is neither listed nor looks legitimate, then it is highly possible that diagtrack.dll is a potential malware or virus.

If the Verified Signer value for diagtrack.dll says ‘Verified’, then it is a legitimate DiagTrack file that is neither virus-ridden nor some virus itself.

Can I remove DiagTrack from my system?

Yes, you can remove DiagTrack from your Windows since it is not an essential file for Windows. However, we strongly suggest against it since a number of users who have previously removed the service from Windows have faced critical functioning issues on the system. Therefore, it is advisable to only disable it instead of completely removing it from your system.

What are some common DiagTrack (diagtrack.dll) error messages?

If you have DiagTrack enabled on your system, you may often get pop-up diagtrack.dll error messages. Before we get to talking about fixing these error messages, let us give you a quick list of DiagTrack error messages you can be facing:

• Failed to load diagtrack.dll
• Access Violation at address – diagtrack.dl
• Diagtrack.dll could not be found
• Cannot findC:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\diagtrack.dll
• diagtrack.dll is missing or corrupt

You may also find a diagtrack.dll error message when you try to access Cisco VPN Client Fix on your Windows. The message looks like this:

Cannot start Cisco VPN Client Fix for Windows 8.1 and 10. A required component is missing: diagtrack.dll. Please install Cisco VPN Client Fix for Windows 8.1 and 10 again.

Now, these errors can be caused due to multiple reasons. One of the most common issues that surface diagtrack.dll error messages is the loss of data stored in DiagTrack or the damage of the diagtrack.dll file. Another reason is the damage to the Windows registry’s database. In this case, you’ll often need to restore your system to a previous ‘restore point’ when the application was running smoothly, and there was no damage to the registry’s database.

Lastly, you could be facing a diagtrack.dll error message because the default or a third-party antivirus has blocked access to the DLL file of DiagTrack. Herein, you need to glance through what files and applications have been quarantined by your antivirus software.

How to fix DiagTrack (diagtrack.dll) error messages?

There are multiple solutions to fix diagtrack.dll error messages. Here we’ll take you through a detailed guide on troubleshooting these error messages with different solutions:

Solution 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point

This is possibly the easiest and the most basic solution to troubleshooting runtime error messages by DiagTrack.

• Hit the Windows key or manually go to the search bar below and type ‘System Restore’.
• Press Enter.
• Once in the System Restore, enter the administrator password if prompted by the system or if there is one applied on the profile.
• Now, you’ll have the Wizard or the System Restore Wizard to guide you through the entire restoring process. If you have multiple restore points, the Wizard will recommend the most relevant restore point or ask you to choose one yourself.
• Now, restore your computer to see if the issue is resolved.

Solution 2: Use the System File Checker tool

The System File Checker Tool checks if the diagtrack.dll files are intact or if they have been damaged/corrupted/deleted. Multiple times, diagtrack.dll error messages are the result of missing/corrupted/deleted files; therefore, scanning the system files to check if the diagtrack.dll files are intact is important.

To do this, open the Command Prompt as administrator, and run the following command:
SFC /scannow

The command will now scan the files, and if it finds that diagtrack.dll (or any other files for that fact) are not intact, it will replace the same with a cached copy of the file that is located in a compressed folder under the file path System32\dllcache.

Solution 3: Perform a Windows Update

As for other applications, and services, diagtrack.dll runtime errors can be caused by outdated Windows OS. updating your OS can help in this case, although it is a time-consuming task.

Follow these steps to update Windows:

• Hit Windows Key and type ‘Update’. Hit Enter.
• You’ll see a ‘Check for Updates’ option on display amongst several options. Tap on it, and if you are running an outdated version of your OS, you’ll see that there will be updates available for download.
• Click ‘Install Updates’. Once the update is completed, restart your PC.

Solution 4: Register the diagtrack.dll file in Windows

Use Regsvr32, a command-line utility, to register diagtrack.dll in the Windows OS. Sometimes diagtrack.dll runtime errors are generated because the DLL files are not registered on your system.

To register the file/files, run as administrator and open the Command Prompt. Now type the following command in the command box:
regsvr32 diagtrack.dll

Solution 5 (Advanced): Downloading and Replacing the diagtrack.dll file

Please note that this is a solution that you must proceed with only if all other methods have been unsuccessful in solving the error. This solution should only be used by advanced PC users because an incorrectly installed .dll extension file causes abrupt dysfunction of the system, or it may cause the system to cease functioning altogether.

Also, note that software developers do not circulate dynamic link library files; they always come as a part of the installation set, therefore download the replacement file from the manufacturer itself (if available) or from a trusted source.

Once you’ve downloaded the diagtrack.dll file manually, copy the file to the Windows System directory and appropriate file folder locations.

Now, restart your computer.

Solution 6: Re-install Windows 10

If downloading and replacing the diagtrack.dll file does not work either, then do a clean installation of your Windows. Make sure to backup all important files and data to avoid losing the data during the reinstallation process.

Is DiagTrack a Windows-essential file?

No, DiagTrack is not a Windows-essential file and given that it was a later addition to Windows, it is safe to say that disabling it may have negligible to no effects on the system.

How to disable DiagTrack?

Although you can jump straight to disabling the service through the service manager, here is an extra step prior to disabling that will ensure the removal of data collected by DiagTrack so far:

Delete Diagnostic Data collected by DiagTrack or Connected User Experience and Telemetry: Press Windows Key + S and type ‘privacy’ in the search box. Amongst the few options that pop up, you’ll find ‘Privacy Settings’. Click on it, then click on ‘Diagnostics & Feedback’.

Scroll down until you see ‘Delete Diagnostic Data’, then press the ‘Delete’ button to delete the data collected by Diagtrack so far.

Disable the Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service: Since DiagTrack is a component of Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service, disabling the same disables DiagTrack too. To do this, open services manager by hitting Windows Key + R, now type ‘services.msc’ in the search box and scroll down till you find Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service in the services list (the list is arranged alphabetically, so this should not be a big deal).

Double click on the same to open its properties. Under ‘startup type’, change the default configuration from ‘Automatic’ to ‘Disabled’. If DiagTrack is still running, click on Stop>Apply>OK’ to stop the currently running application.

Reboot your system: This step ensures that the changes you just applied have been put to effect and also allows you to double-check whether DiagTrack still starts running in the background upon starting the OS.

How to Restore Default Startup Configuration for DiagTrack?

To begin with this, first, make sure that all the services on which UTC or DiagTrack depends are smoothly functioning and have a default configuration. Next, follow these steps:

• Run the Command Prompt. If there is more than one user on a system, make sure that you are running as an administrator; if not, ask for administrator access to run Command Prompt.
• Paste the following commands in the command window and hit ENTER.
• sc config DiagTrack start= auto
  sc start DiagTrack
• You’re all set! All you have to do is Close Command Prompt and reboot your system.

If by any chance the diagtrack.dll file located in the folder %WinDir%\system32 is damaged or missing, you can pull its restoration to the original default version from Windows 10 installation media.

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Being troubled by DiagTrack? No issues! We got you covered with all the things you need to know.

You know well, Windows being windows is ‘ the most ‘ annoying thing one can go through while usage. However, even us being technicians, know how to deal with them. Today we will discuss a service called DiagTrack, which for some users, turns out to be annoying, whereas, for some, it is advantageous. We will look into the detailed matter today! So, hop along!

About DiagTrack

So basically, every device, be it a Windows, mac, android, etc., has a tool that periodically sends the system data to their host servers. Thus, DiagTrack is a tool by Microsoft that is responsible for this work. It is a part of the Univeral Telemetry Client.

Now, the Windows DiagTrack is very useful in ensuring your security and reliability from the data collected by Microsoft. The service works on the file named diagtrack.dll, which is a dynamic link library file. You can find this file on the following path: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe.

Under the registry editor, you can find it on this path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DiagTrack.

Is it safe? Is it a virus?

Now there is no clear answer whether Microsoft uses this tool to spy on your data. However, it has been stated that the data they collect is not shared with anyone and is not linked to anyone. They keep this data stored in case of crashes and other errors to reconstruct them back.

It collects data like what movies you watch, what songs you listened to, your browsing data, PC Specs, usage timings, disk space, contact windows licenses, etc. You can view the data that is being collected by going to this link: https://account.microsoft.com/privacy.

There is nothing to worry about in the case of your data. All the operating systems have these tools to store your data for any further problems to arise. Furthermore, it is located in the system 32 folder, which does not grant access to exercise control over other applications and programs. Thus it is fully safe!

Many people think that DiagTrack is a virus or malware and tend to remove it as soon as possible. Not everything running in the background and consuming your CPU resources is a virus. It has a VeriSign that assures that trusted developers, i.e., Microsoft develop it.

Now there are possibilities that there may be some corrupt file pretending to be DiagTrack. To prevent them from invading your device, regularly scan your files with the use of your antivirus. But by default, it is not any virus and is completely safe for your system.

Does your system need it?

Now, this may be a double-answer question.

If you decide to uninstall it, you may see a mild boost in performance. Also, many people don’t like it when Microsoft is storing their data and thus decide to uninstall the service. However, many users have reported many issues regarding their usage after uninstalling this program, and few issues were easily resolved. Thus, it is suggested not to uninstall the process as it does not harm you and your device.

Even still, you decide to uninstall the program due to privacy ego or any other reason. You can find the process in the upcoming components.

How to disable DiagTrack

Now many users want to temporarily disable the service, which is one of the best choices. Follow the below steps to do so:

• In the search bar, type services and open the services app.
• Now search for the service named Diagnostics Tracking Service and double click to open properties.
• Now locate startup type and change it to disabled.
• Now click on apply and the OK.

This will disable the service and will not resume until you do so or in any emergency during the safe mode.

Dynamic Link Library diagtrack.dll errors

Since it is a DLL file, errors have to occur no matter how clean your device is. Thus below are few common errors that users come across and the solutions along with them-

Fix for Access Violation at address- diagtrack.dll

This error occurs irrespective of the windows version you are using. This error usually occurs when the software you are trying to run asks for a protected memory address that the client is not allowed. This prevents you from using the programs. Below are few solutions you can try:

• Perform a malware scan using your antivirus. Scan the program files and the software you are trying to open. If there are any kind of negative files, resolve them and see if the problem still persists.
• Disable user account control- Open control panel and locate and open User accounts. On the right panel, click on Change user account control settings. Now, move the slider to never notify and click OK.
• Make sure the none of the program files are blocked by the firewall. If yes, allow them on the device and try again.
• If all these dont work then, try reinstalling the program and try again.

Fix for diagtrack.dll could not be found

Follow the steps to fix this issue:

• Open cmd and type the command sfc/scannow and performa complete scan of your device.
• Add  Data Execution Prevention Exception– Open control panel and go to advanced system settings. Under advanced tab click on settings under perfromance section. Now click on  Data Execution Prevention Exception tab and check the “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select” option. Now apply and click OK.
• If it doesnot work then try to reinstall the diagtrack.dll file- which you will learn in the upcoming components.

Fix for cannot register diagtrack.dll

This error is also one of the most common errors that users face. Thus follow the following steps for it:

• Restore your system to the last checkpoint when the service was working. You can do this by going into settings and then Restore and backup.
• Update your windows to the latest version and check if the porblem still persists.
• Try to run it in safe mode and see if it is working. If it is then perform a malware scan in the normal mode and you are good to go.
• Lastly, replace the old DiagTrack dll file with a new downloaded one.

So these were the 3 most common errors faced by the users and their solutions.

How to uninstall DiagTrack

Now there are two ways you can do this with.

If the diagtrack.dll is part of a game or software, then it will have an uninstall option. Here, you can go to this path: C:>Microsoft>Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Tracking or Microsoft Windows Operating System >diagtrack.dll_uninstall.dll and run the program to uninstall the service.

If the program was installed using the windows installer, go to system settings and click on Add or remove programs. Now search for the service and click on Uninstall. Don’t forget to clean the directory after the process.

Downlaod and replace the DiagTrack.dll

Again Microsoft does not offer these types of files for downloading separately. However, you can head over to this link to fix your issue: https://www.dll-files.com/diagtrack.dll.html and scroll down to find your desired version.

Now, if you don’t know your version, you can first update your windows to the latest version and then download the latest version. They will probably match. Once download, replace the files, and you are good to go.

Can I delete the DLL from the original directory?

Yes, you can do that, but it will not be deleted completely as that folder is the system folder, and the antivirus will not be able to scan the files completely.

Is the download link provided fully safe?

Yes, the download links are 100% safe and secure.

If I temporarily disable this service, will it still capture my data?

No, it will not. Your data will not be transferred to their servers.

Winding Up

DiagTrack is one of the most important DLL files needed by the operating system. It does ensure your safety by not transferring your data to anyone. If your server or account gets crashed, they can use this info to restore it. It is completely safe, and your system has no danger from it. Three important errors have been fixed, and this article has provided you with all the stuff you need to know about this service. Do let us know your thoughts. Ciao!

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How to Disable Connected User Experiences and Telemetry

The Connected User Experiences and Telemetry, originally called Diagnostics Tracking or DiagTracK, is a service in Windows that runs automatically and sends data to Microsoft.

Can I Disable DiagTrack?

The Connected User Experiences and Telemetry, originally called Diagnostics Tracking or DiagTracK is a Windows service that runs automatically and sends data to Microsoft. As far as we can tell, this service may be safely disabled for added privacy.

How do I Get Rid of DiagTrack on Windows 10?

In the Start menu , look for the «Command Prompt» and run it as an administrator;
Now, enter this command: sc config “DiagTrack” start = disabled. Press «Enter»;
Still in the Command Prompt, enter the following code: sc stop “DiagTrack”.
Restart the computer.

What is DiagTrack DLL?

Microsoft Windows Diagnostics Tracking files such as diagtrack. dll utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win64 DLL Executable application file, and was first created by TechyGeeksHome for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package. The release of diagtrack.

Do I Need Windows Telemetry?

It periodically sends the data to Microsoft for future improvement of the system and to enhance the user experience. We would suggest you do not disable this service.