When booting from the network, the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will help you determine if your current computer is ready to upgrade to Windows 8 and provide compatibility information about programs and devices. Once you're sure your computer is ready, you can choose to purchase, download, and install Windows 8.
collected, processed or transmitted information
Windows8 start after the upgrade assistant, we will see if there are any available updates, make sure that you download and run the latest version. If an available update is found, we will automatically download and install these updates on your computer. Downloadable update types include:
install the update installation files
important software updates in order to ensure a successful installation.
built
driver updates are installing the Windows version of the important driver updates.
in determining the compatibility upgrade experience we collect specific information related to the user may encounter, such as computer hardware performance, equipment and programs installed on the computer connected to the computer. Sometimes the program publisher information may contain information such as the issuer's name or the issuer's email address.
If you continue to download, we will forward your currently installed Windows version information to ArvatoDigitalServices, LLC ( "Arvato"), to purchase the recommended version of Windows8. Arvato is our third-party company that hosts the electronic catalog and upgrade assistant purchase experience as well as Windows 8 settings. Windows8 version recommended to buy, you need to send some information to Arvato, including:
structure
language version
license system state
product key location in the country /region code
If you decide to buy, Arvato will collect and process all billing information, it is a record seller of this program. Use of Personal Information
information we collect will be used by Microsoft and its subsidiaries and affiliates, to enable the features you are using and provide the services or carry you Request or authorized transaction. Specifically, we use the information we collect to determine the correct driver for your computer and to determine the compatibility of your computer, programs, and devices with Windows 8. Arvato uses this information to determine which version of Windows 8 is recommended for purchase. In addition, this information is aggregated for statistical analysis. This information may also be used to analyze and improve Microsoft products and services. If you decide to purchase Windows 8, all billing information will be collected and processed by Arvato, which is the record seller of the Program. Your billing contact information (such as billing address, mobile number, and email address) may be provided to Microsoft for customer service purposes; however, the full credit card number will not be provided.
order to allow you to have in the process of interaction with Microsoft in a more stable, more personalized experience, we may combine information collected on the collection of information on the use of a Microsoft Services and several other Microsoft services . We also use information gathered by other companies to supplement the information we collect. For example, we use services from other companies to track approximate geographic locations based on your IP address to customize certain services based on your geographic location.
Unless otherwise stated in this statement, without your consent, personal information you provide will not be transferred to third parties. We sometimes hire other companies to provide limited services on our behalf, such as answering customer questions about product or service or performing statistical analysis of services. We will only provide these companies with the personal information they need to perform their services and prohibit them from using this information for any other purpose.
for the following purposes, Microsoft may access or disclose information about you, including the content of your communications: (a) comply with the law or respond to law enforcement requests or legal process; (b) the protection of Microsoft or our customers' Rights or property, including enforcement of our agreements or policies that govern your use of our services; or (c) necessary access or disclosure to maintain the integrity of Microsoft employees, customers or the public. We will also publish personal information as part of a corporate transaction, such as a merger or asset sale.
Microsoft collected or sent by any other Microsoft Upgrade Assistant to the information may be stored and processed in the United States, may also be maintained facility is located in the Microsoft or its affiliates, subsidiaries or service provider Country or region for storage or processing. Microsoft abides by the Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the US Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of data from the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland.
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collection and use of computer-related information when you use Internet-enabled software feature, information about your computer ( "standard computer information") is sent to the sites you visit And the online service you use. Microsoft uses standard computer information to provide Internet-enabled services to help improve our products and services and for statistical analysis. Standard computer information usually includes the following information: your IP address, operating system version, browser version, and regional and language settings. In some cases, standard computer information may also include hardware IDs that indicate the device manufacturer, device name, and version. If a particular feature or service sends a message to Microsoft, standard computer information will also be sent.
options and control network run Windows8 upgrade assistant from the above information will be sent to Microsoft and Arvato. In addition, if you choose to purchase Windows 8, your billing information will be collected by Arvato.
information security
Microsoft is committed to helping you protect information security. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help prevent unauthorized access, use or disclosure of your information. For example, we store the information you provide on a computer system that is restricted from access and located in a controlled facility.
changes to this privacy statement
we will occasionally update this privacy statement to reflect changes in the conduct of our products, services and customer feedback. As we post changes, we will modify the "last updated" date at the top of this statement. If this statement or Microsoft uses material changes to your personal information, we will post a notice of such changes or send you a notice directly before implementing the change. We encourage you to periodically review this statement to learn how Microsoft will protect your information.
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