Serious Discussion Windows 11 is connecting to these Microsoft servers?

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Some Windows components, app, and related services transfer data to Microsoft network endpoints. Some examples include:

• Connecting to Microsoft Office and Windows sites to download the latest app and security updates.
• Connecting to email servers to send and receive email.
• Connecting to the web for every day web browsing.
• Connecting to the cloud to store and access backups.
• Using your location to show a weather forecast.

Details about the different ways to control traffic to these endpoints are covered in Manage connections from Windows operating system components to Microsoft services. Where applicable, each endpoint covered in this article includes a link to the specific details on how to control that traffic.

• These tests were conducted in an approved Microsoft lab. It's possible your results may be different.
• These tests were conducted for one week. If you capture traffic for longer, you may have different results.

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Windows 11 Pro connection list​

Windows 11 connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions - Windows Privacy

Explains what Windows 11 endpoints are used in non-Enterprise editions. Specific to Windows 11.

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Windows 10 Pro 21H1

Windows 10, version 21H1, connection endpoints for non-Enterprise editions - Windows Privacy

Explains what Windows 10 endpoints are used in non-Enterprise editions. Specific to Windows 10, version 21H1.

learn.microsoft.com

Microsoft Edge connection list​

Allow list for Microsoft Edge endpoints

Allow list for Microsoft Edge endpoints

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Microsoft Edge requires connectivity to the Internet to support its features. This article identifies the domain URLs that you need to add to the Allow list to ensure communications through firewalls and other security mechanisms. This applies to Microsoft Edge version 77 or later.