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==Advanced Membership==
Another SpyNet membership choice in Windows Defender. This choice sends more information about software files, usage, and how it affects your computer. Computer information is sent (such as IP address, operating system, and Web browser), and personal information might be sent (such as search terms, data entered into forms, file paths, or partial memory dumps), but will not be used to identify you or contact you.
==Opt Out==
Users of Microsoft Security Essentials can opt out by editing the registry key "SpyNetReporting"; changing the value of the key to 0 (http://www.malwarehelp.org/how-to-block-microsoft-spynet-2009.html).
==External links==
*[http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/about/faq.mspx#EIG Joining Windows Defender voting network]
*[http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=83339 Microsoft Client Security Privacy Policy]
*[http://www.malwarehelp.org/how-to-block-microsoft-spynet-2009.html]
[[Category:Microsoft software]]
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