Quick Guide: Disable Recall AI Feature in Windows 11 Easily

If you're looking to disable the Recall AI feature on your Windows 11 device, this guide will walk you through several ways to do it. Whether you want to turn it off during setup, through settings, or by using advanced methods like Local Group Policy, we've got you covered.

How to Disable the Recall AI Feature on Windows 11?​

1. Disable Recall During Setup​

• When setting up your new Copilot+ PC or creating a new user account, pay attention to the Recall information screen.
• Choose the option to manage your Recall and Snapshots preferences.
• Turn off the feature by unchecking the Save Snapshots option.

Disabling Recall during setup ensures the feature never collects any snapshots, giving you full control from the start.

2. Disable Recall via Settings​

• Press the Windows + I keys together to open the Settings application.
• Navigate to the Privacy & Security section.
• Click on Recall & Snapshots.
• Toggle off the Save Snapshots option.

This method is straightforward and allows you to disable Recall at any time from your system settings.

3. Disable Recall Temporarily​

• Click the Recall icon in the Taskbar.
• Select the Pause until tomorrow button.

This option is useful if you need a temporary break from the feature without fully disabling it.

4. Disable Recall via Local Group Policy​

• Type group policy in the Search box and select Edit group policy.
• Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > WindowsAI.
• Find and right-click the Turn off saving snapshots of Windows policy.
• Select Edit and then check the Enabled option.
• Click Apply and then OK.

This solution is ideal for Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education users who want a more granular control over their system's policies.

5. Delete Existing Snapshots​

• Go to Settings by pressing Windows + I.
• Navigate to Privacy & Security > Recall & Snapshots.
• Click on Delete snapshots to remove all previously saved snapshots.

Deleting snapshots ensures that no previously captured data remains on your device, further enhancing your privacy.

6. Filter Specific Apps and Websites​

• Open Settings by pressing Windows + I and go to Privacy & Security.
• Click on Recall & Snapshots.
• Add the apps and websites you want to exclude from Recall.

This method allows you to customize Recall to avoid capturing data from specific applications and websites, making it more secure.

With these solutions, you can effectively manage or disable the Recall AI feature on your Windows 11 device, ensuring your privacy and security are maintained.