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Disable Explorer usage instrumentation

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Sets NoInstrumentation = 1 under the per-user Policies\…\Explorer key. Stops the shell from logging instrumentation about how you use Explorer, the Start menu, and the taskbar (which items you open, how often, in what order). Local usage tracking that feeds 'most used' lists and telemetry. Reversible.

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Official documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-windowsexplorer

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