# GDID - Microsoft’s Secret Windows Tracker That Can’t Be Turned Off

**URL:** <https://www.deusop.org/t/gdid-microsoft-s-secret-windows-tracker-that-can-t-be-turned-off/260>\
**Category:** News\
**Tags:** cybersecurity, privacy, surveillance\
**Created:** [July 30, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://www.deusop.org/t/gdid-microsoft-s-secret-windows-tracker-that-can-t-be-turned-off/260 "2026-07-30T01:26:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://www.deusop.org/t/gdid-microsoft-s-secret-windows-tracker-that-can-t-be-turned-off/260/1 "2026-07-30T01:26:19Z")

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Microsoft has introduced a new feature called GDID (General Device ID) in recent Windows builds. This unique identifier tracks devices across updates and cannot be disabled, unlike previous tracking methods. The change aims to improve user experience and security but raises privacy concerns. For more details, check out the video from Rob Braxman Tech.

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Publish Date: 2026-07-29-16:00

[![](https://www.deusop.org/uploads/default/original/1X/c29f1b860063f1e0b296da0aa4779067a0028e83.jpeg "GDID - Microsoft’s Secret Windows Tracker That Can’t Be Turned Off") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0zt3iqxPT0)