> Yes, there's plenty of "diagnostic" information sent to Microsoft. You might be willing to trust Microsoft with it, but I sure don't.

I have not seen any actual analysis of the sent data. I would prefer it didn't send anything but until proven otherwise I will assume it is just app diagnostics.

Remember they are in the business of selling operating systems. EU would happily shut them down if they are caught doing any shenanigans.

> Thankfully the only Windows I currently run is XP in a VM isolated from the Internet

I suspect whatever OS you are using as host also talks to the mothership, it just doesn't say it in a privacy page.