Microsoft Recall uninstall option said to be a "bug"
Microsoft confirmed the Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is a bug. The Recall feature, delayed due to security issues, will preview in October with enhanced security and an opt-in model.
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Microsoft has clarified that the appearance of the Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is a bug, not an intended feature. The Recall feature, which captures screenshots of user activity, was mistakenly listed as an optional feature in the latest Windows 11 update (version 24H2). Brandon LeBlanc, a senior product manager at Microsoft, confirmed that the issue will be addressed in a forthcoming update. Recall was initially set to launch with Copilot Plus PCs in June but faced delays due to security concerns regarding its unencrypted database, which could have been vulnerable to malware. Microsoft plans to preview Recall for Windows Insiders in October, with enhancements including encryption and an opt-in model. There is speculation that Microsoft may need to provide an uninstall option for Recall in compliance with the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, similar to previous adjustments made for the Edge browser in the European Economic Area.
- Microsoft states the Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is a bug.
- Recall feature captures user activity screenshots and faced security concerns.
- The feature's launch was delayed and is now set for preview in October.
- Microsoft is making Recall an opt-in feature with enhanced security measures.
- Potential compliance with EU regulations may require an uninstall option for Recall.
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