Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug
Microsoft confirmed the Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is a bug. The Recall feature, capturing screenshots, faced delays due to security issues and will preview for Insiders in October.
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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, with a preview expected for Windows Insiders in October.
- Microsoft is making Recall an opt-in feature and enhancing security measures.
- Potential compliance with EU regulations may require an uninstall option for Recall.
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6 comments> Microsoft is working to fix Recall showing up as an optional Windows 11 feature.
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> While the latest update to Windows 11 makes it look like the upcoming Recall feature can be easily removed by users, Microsoft tells us it’s just a bug and a fix is coming.
with the crown
> Microsoft is now making the AI-powered feature an opt-in experience instead of on by default.
I thought that had been changed already. As before, they want to make it Optional Until They Change Their Minds.
tl;dr Uninstall Windows 11.
It's not just Recall; it's the mandatory product telemetry, forced cloud integration, and everything else they've gone to special lengths to prevent users disabling or opting out of.
I routinely run a screen recorder during dev to help with the process. Often testing a change results in a fleeting error message, or screen artefact that you notice in passing if you're lucky. But usually there are multiple things going on and you have no time to investigate.
Reviewing the screencast let's you at least see exactly what happened and substantially cuts down the time you need to get back on track.
Sometimes you make a couple of simple changes in the code and break something. Reviewing the screencast helps focus on those changes. Yes, you should be making mini commits, but come on...
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Windows: Insecure by Design
Ongoing security issues in Microsoft Windows include vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-30080 and CVE-2024-30078, criticized for potential remote code execution. Concerns raised about privacy with Recall feature, Windows 11 setup, and OneDrive integration. Advocacy for Linux desktops due to security and privacy frustrations.
Microsoft will try the data-scraping Windows Recall feature again in October
Microsoft will reintroduce the Recall feature in October, enhancing privacy with encryption and authentication, while ensuring it is disabled by default. The preview will be for Windows Insiders on compatible hardware.
Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall feature is coming back in October
Microsoft will relaunch the Windows Recall feature in October 2024 for testing, focusing on security and privacy concerns. A similar manual screenshot feature has been launched by Google for Pixel 9 devices.
You can remove Recall from Windows if you do not want it
Microsoft will reintroduce the Recall feature in October as an opt-in option, allowing users to uninstall it. Privacy concerns led to its initial suspension shortly after launch. Availability outside the EU is uncertain.
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.