Tool to Force Remove Copilot and Recall from Windows 11 Hits 12.7k Stars
tom_doerr · x · 2026-08-12
As Windows 11 (such as build 25H2) integrates more AI features, concerns regarding user experience, privacy, and security continue to grow.
The open-source GitHub project RemoveWindowsAI offers a script to forcefully remove or disable various AI components from the OS, having already garnered over 12,000 stars.
Key features include:
- Disabling Copilot, Recall, and Copilot in Edge
- Turning off Input Insights and typing data harvesting
- Disabling AI features in Paint, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Settings search
- Removing AI Fabric Service and AI Voice Effects
- Installing a custom Windows Update package to prevent the OS from reinstalling these AI components in future updates
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