How to Disable & Remove Windows 11 Recall Feature Permanently

Windows Recall, a new feature in Windows 11, constantly records screenshots to create a searchable timeline. Whether for privacy concerns or performance reasons, you might want to disable it.

Rest assured; there are three simple ways to completely remove Recall from your system.

🏢 Method 1: Using Group Policy (GPE)

Suitable for Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise.

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to one of the following paths (depending on your version):
   • ... > Windows Components > Windows AI
   • ... > Windows Components > Recall
3. Double-click on “Allow Recall to be enabled” (or just “Turn off Recall”).
4. Select Disabled. If the policy is “Turn off Recall”, select Enabled.
5. Click OK and restart your PC.

📝 Method 2: Using Registry Editor (Regedit)

Suitable for Windows 11 Home users.

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
3. Look for a key named WindowsAI or Recall. If neither exists, create WindowsAI.
4. Inside, create a DWORD (32-bit) Value:
   • If using WindowsAI: Name it AllowRecallEnablement -> Set to 0.
   • If using Recall: Name it DisableRecall -> Set to 1.
5. Restart your PC.

⚡ Method 3: One-Command Removal via PowerShell

Requires Administrator privileges.

1. Right-click the Start menu and select Terminal (Admin).
2. Run the following command:

Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName "Recall" -Remove

Restart your PC once the process completes.

Stay safe and private.