The article explains how to use the Diagnostic Data Viewer in Windows 11 to view and delete device diagnostic data. It illustrates the installation process of the viewer from the Microsoft store. It walks through how Microsoft collects and utilizes device data for personalised experiences and system improvements. The guide also instructs on data deletion from the device and the Microsoft privacy dashboard.
This post shows students and new users steps to use the diagnostic data viewer app to view their device’s diagnostic data and delete that data stored on their Windows devices.
Microsoft collects information about your Windows devices through a feature called Diagnostic data and feedback.
A related feature called Tailored experiences lets you use your device’s diagnostic data to offer personalized tips, ads, and recommendations to enhance Microsoft experiences.
Microsoft yet has another feature called Improve inking & typing that lets it collect samples of the content you type or write to improve features such as handwriting recognition, autocompletion, next-word prediction, and spelling correction, and we use this data in the aggregate to improve the inking and typing feature for everyone who uses Windows.
These tools help Microsoft build and maintain the Windows ecosystem, keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements.
Using the Diagnostic Data Viewer, you can view your device’s diagnostic data in real time. The information is in real time. However, it won’t allow you to view diagnostic data history.
How to view and delete diagnostic data in Windows 11
You can’t view your device’s diagnostic data out of the box by design. You must install and use the diagnostic data viewer app from the Microsoft store to see the data being sent to Microsoft.
Below is how to install and use the app to view your device’s diagnostic data.
Below is how to view the real-time diagnostic data on your device.
Go to Start, then select Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback.
Make sure the View diagnostic data setting is turned On, and then select Open Diagnostic Data Viewer.
You’ll be prompted to install the app from the Microsoft Store to view the data. You’ll then use the app to view the data.
How to delete your device’s diagnostic data in Windows 11
Besides Windows allowing you to view your device’s diagnostic data using the diagnostic data viewer, you can also delete the data stored on your device.
Go to Start, then select Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostics & feedback.
Under Delete diagnostic data, you can delete diagnostic data for your device.
Visit the Microsoft privacy dashboard to view and delete any additional diagnostic data associated with your Microsoft account.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to view your device’s diagnostic data and delete that stored data. Please use the comment form below if you find any errors above or have something to share.
