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Turn off Copilot and Recall in Windows 11

Copilot and Recall are the AI features Microsoft added to Windows 11. If you don't use them, turning them off protects your privacy and reduces background load. Below are the Windows steps and the one-switch way in TuneUP.

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  • Copilot and Recall go off with one switch
  • Turn the switch off and the Windows default comes back
  • Telemetry and location tracking switches on the same screen
TuneUP: Turn off Copilot and Recall in Windows 11

How do you turn off Copilot in Windows 11?

  1. Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find Copilot and choose Uninstall.
  2. If there is a Copilot button on the taskbar, turn it off in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.
  3. To turn off Recall, open Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots and turn off saving snapshots (only on PCs that support Recall).
  4. Copilot in Microsoft Edge is separate and is turned off in Edge's own settings.

Menu locations change between Windows versions, and you may need to check these settings again after major updates.

Turn off Copilot and Recall with TuneUP

  1. Open TuneUP and go to Optimization.
  2. Turn on the "Disable AI (Copilot/Recall)" switch.
  3. Changed your mind? Turn the switch off and the Windows default comes back.
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Frequently asked questions

Does turning off Copilot harm Windows?

No. Copilot and Recall are optional features; turning them off doesn't affect the rest of Windows. Turn the TuneUP switch off and the setting returns to the Windows default.

Is this on the Free plan?

The switch for Windows AI features is part of TuneUP Pro. Privacy switches such as the Telemetry Blocker and Disable Web Search are available on the Free plan.

I can't find Recall on my PC. Why?

Recall is only available on Copilot+ PCs that support it. If your PC doesn't have it, there is nothing to turn off.

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