Question How could I detect monitoring software?

[Aubryn]

Hey all,

I wanted to know if I should be concerned with any spyware,monitoring software, etc.

I have installed Norton and activated a licensed windows key afterward and everything seems fine.

Am i just being paranoid?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No reason to be concerned , enjoy your PC.

 

[geofelt]

"Being paranoid does not mean that bad guys are not out to get you"

Here are two links you might want to read on windows privacy and settings:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/windows-10-settings-to-change

How to reclaim your privacy in Windows 10, piece by piece

Windows 10 has deep cloud hooks and shares a lot of data with Microsoft in order to create a smart, seamless experience across devices. If you prefer to keep some privacy, here's how to disable all of it.

www.pcworld.com

You could also scan with malwarebytes on occasion

 

[Alabalcho]

Or just download your own installation media from Microsoft, and perform clean install.