Ciarán McNallyOct 19, 2024

Microsoft enabled the notorious "Recall" with the last update (for Windows 11 copilot+ enabled pcs only). It's part of the OS and can't be uninstalled. This software stores metadata about EVERYTHING that appears on your screen, including passwords/urls/images/videos/any messages you send or emails etc

To disable this gross spyware, run the following as admin on the command line:

Dism /Online /Disable-Feature
/Featurename:Recall

#Windows #Spyware #Recall #PrivacyAbuse

Show threadNik 🍉Oct 19, 2024

@ciaranmak But you can uninstall it and it's only available on Copilot+ PCs, not everywhere

https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/27/24255721/microsoft-windows-recall-ai-security-improvements-overhaul-uninstall

Microsoft’s more secure Windows Recall feature can also be uninstalled by users

Microsoft will allow Copilot Plus PC owners to uninstall its AI-powered Recall feature. It’s part of a big overhaul to Recall following security concerns.

The Verge
Show threadMartijn van Eeten
@nelsonakis @ciaranmak that appears to be old info. Uninstalling recall seems to break Windows File Explorer.
Oct 19, 2024 at 12:50pmWeb