Microsoft’s release of Copilot+ PCs has created a rave given its capacity and speed. Powered by new silicon chips with 40+ TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), the new Windows laptop comes with advanced AI integration and excellent battery life. Microsoft also boasts in its exclusive Recall function that enables users to recall previous activities on their computer.
Recall offers a “photographic” memory function through screenshots taken on the screen constantly. It records and stores these screenshots in case you need to find something on your Windows device. Unfortunately, some users are concerned about their privacy, especially when it comes to private data like bank accounts and passwords.
While Recall simply records and saves this information locally on your Copilot Plus PC, it is not enough reason for many users not to worry about risking data. Fortunately, Microsoft still offers the option to disable the function at any time.
Steps to Turn Off Recall AI Timeline Feature on Copilot+ PC with Windows 11
There are two ways to disable Recall from your Copilot+ computer. You can do so via the Settings menu or Group Policy
How to Disable Recall Function on Windows Copilot+ PC via Group Policy
- Launch the Search option on your Windows PC.
- Search for gpedit or Group Policy Editor.
- Navigate to User Configuration.
- Go to Administrative Templates.
- Select Windows Components.
- Choose Windws AI.
- Look for Turn off saving snapshots of Windows and right click on it.
- Click Edit.
- Click Enabled.
- Click Apply.
- Click OK.
Turning Off Recall Function on Windows Copilot+ PC via Settings
- On the Settings menu, navigate to Privacy & security.
- Select Recall & snapshots.
- Look for Save snapshots and toggle the button to Off.
- To pause the Recall function for the entire day, click the Recall button in the taskbar.
- Click Pause until tomorrow.
Wrapping Up!
The Recall function is only available on Copilot+ PC. If you own one, keep in mind that Recall is enabled by default so you need to manually turn it off to save yourself from future nightmares.
