Computer Sensors - What is a sensor?

Sensors Seriously ?  on My Computer has Sensors ?  from Who, for What, and Why ?

Windows 7 - Home Premium - Professional - Ultimate - Enterprise - my first thought Microsoft why not just One Operating System version of Windows 7, or maybe 2, Standard & Professional

Since 31 October 2013, Windows 7 is no longer available in retail (except for the Professional edition pre-installed)

Your Computer may have Sensors installed, used by Programs that customize information and services based on your computer's current location, surroundings and more.

Of your surroundings could be information about what is near you as restaurants, service stations and more.

There are different types of Sensors

• Sensors built in to your computer
• Sensors connected to your computer by a wired or wireless connection

Examples of sensors include a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver, that can detect your computer's current location.

A light sensor installed on your computer could detect the light in your surroundings, and then adjust the screen brightness to match it. 

Programs access information from a sensor once it is installed and enabled on your Computer.  Supposedly you are able to Enable or Disable a Sensor to help prevent Programs and User Accounts from Accessing information from a Sensor.

As some Sensor used by Programs may send personal information over Network Connections.  Which can be Enabled or Disabled only when You  as Administrator are logged in Windows.

Limit Access to other Personal Information regarding other Users of Your Computer by Changing who can access information from a sensor.  Note: You must have at least one sensor installed before you can change user settings for sensors.

With a sensor is enabled, by default, all users and programs on your computer can access information from it.  Some programs could potentially use Personal Information (such as your location) from sensors without permission.  You can limit programs from accessing information from sensors by user account. 

To enable or disable a sensor Open Location and Other Sensors by clicking the

button, and then clicking Control Panel.  In the search box, type Sensors, and then click Location and Other Sensors.

Select the check box next to the sensor that you want to enable, or clear the check box to disable the sensor, and then click Apply. 

Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

To Install or Uninstall a Sensor