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Microsoft may disable Recall in Windows 11 OOBE, suggests report
The AI-powered feature is currently enabled by default
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Published onJune 3, 2024
published onJune 3, 2024
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WhenMicrosoft first introducedRecallin Windows 11, concerns were raised about the security side of things, withmany threatening to quit the OS. Soon, people who installedWindows 11 24H2discovered thatRecallis enabled by default in OOBE and had to be manually turned off later in the dedicated settings!
That was a serious issue, given that a significant part of the Windows’ user base would have a tough time reconfiguring the settings if they somehow managed to discover the feature, the possibility of which alone is bleak.
But reports coming in suggest that Microsoft is reconsidering its initial stance and might, for a change, make a user-oriented decision. Zac Bowden,EditoratWindowsCentral, in apost on X(formerly Twitter), tells us that Microsoft might reconfigure OOBE and haveRecalldisabled by default onWindows 11 24H2around the timeCopilot+ PCsenter the market.
For what it’s worth I’ve heard this might change by the time Copilot+ PCs launch on June 18. The option to not enable Recall during OOBE is actively being discussed internally.https://t.co/zBXLEcxIvu
A week ago, UK’s data watchdog, ICO(Information Commissioner’s Office), started anenquiry into the AI-powered Recall feature. The watchdog has reached out to Microsoft regarding the ongoing security concerns pertaining to the new feature, and asked for an explanation.
Besides, in the past few weeks, organizations and educational institutes that rely on Microsoft’s software and services, too, have raised apprehensions aboutRecallinWindows 11 24H2, citing violation of data protection laws.
Perhaps it the fear of losing a major user base or the thought of massive fines in the EU that forced Microsoft to reconsider. Whatever the reason, the step will be widely appreciated!
Nevertheless, there’s another biggerconcern regardingRecallin Windows 11, the fall in available storage for anyone who enables the feature!
What’s your take onRecallin Windows 11 OOBE and as feature in general? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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