Worried about Windows Recall in Windows 11, recording everything? Disable it in minutes with our full guide.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 mockup with the Windows Recall setup screen .

Windows Recall is one of the most ambitious features Microsoft has ever shipped — but it’s also one of the most controversial. If you’re not comfortable with Windows 11 capturing snapshots of your activity, the good news is that you can disable Recall entirely.

Here’s how to take back control of what your PC records.