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Microsoft's Recall Feature on Windows 11 Not Removable After All

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 users will not be able to uninstall the controversial "Recall" feature, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.

Recall is designed to be integrated into Windows 11’s core functionality, tracking user actions on compatible PCs and using an on-device generative AI model to retrieve specific information from a library of saved screenshots. Critics argue that the feature could pose significant cybersecurity risks, as it indiscriminately stores sensitive data, including passwords, confidential work documents, and personal information. Following public backlash and concerns over privacy, Microsoft announced shortly after the feature’s initial reveal in May that Recall would be opt-in, meaning it would be disabled by default.

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