Disable Diagnostic Feedback Payloads in Regedit

This article outlines how to prevent Windows from automatically generating and transmitting diagnostic feedback payloads by modifying the Windows Registry. By applying these registry modifications, administrators and users can restrict Windows telemetry and halt system-initiated user feedback (SIUF) prompts directly at the system level.

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter.
  3. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to grant administrative privileges.

Step 2: Configure the Data Collection Policy

  1. In the Registry Editor address bar, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
  2. If the DataCollection key does not exist under Windows, right-click the Windows folder, select New > Key, and name it DataCollection.
  3. In the right pane, right-click on an empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it AllowTelemetry.
  4. Double-click AllowTelemetry and set its Value data to 0 (Security/Off) or 1 (Required/Basic). Click OK.
  5. Create another DWORD (32-bit) Value named DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications.
  6. Double-click DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications, set its Value data to 1, and click OK.

Step 3: Disable System-Initiated User Feedback (SIUF)

  1. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules
  2. If the Siuf or Rules keys do not exist, create them by right-clicking the parent key and selecting New > Key.
  3. In the right pane of the Rules key, right-click, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it NumberOfSIUFInPeriod.
  4. Double-click NumberOfSIUFInPeriod, ensure the Value data is set to 0, and click OK.

Step 4: Apply Changes

  1. Close the Registry Editor.
  2. Restart your computer to ensure all policy changes take effect and active diagnostic services are halted.