Ashampoo Stop Recall provides a convenient way to monitor the status of Microsoft Recall on your Windows 11 machine. If desired, you can disable this feature to prevent the operating system from using it and quickly enable it again later.

Ashampoo Stop Recall is a straightforward tool that lets you disable Microsoft Recall with a single click. Recognizing the need for such a solution, Ashampoo developed this utility to quickly verify the presence of Microsoft Recall on your machine and let you disable it.

What is Microsoft Recall?

Microsoft Recall is an innovative feature in Windows 11 tailored for Copilot+ PCs. This AI-driven tool captures screenshots of your screen activity at regular intervals and saves them locally on your device. By leveraging AI technology, Microsoft Recall makes it easy to search for specific content you have previously accessed, including websites, documents, and applications. This functionality enhances productivity by providing a convenient way to revisit past information. However, some prefer to control where and what this type of data is stored. Ashampoo Stop Recall aims to be the answer.

Running Windows 11? Recall Most Certainly Installed

If you are running Windows 11 and receive regular updates, Microsoft Recall is likely installed on your computer, although it is disabled by default. To confirm its status, you can use Ashampoo Stop Recall; it scans the Windows Registry to determine whether Recall is activated. The software provides immediate feedback on Recall's status and, if enabled, allows you to disable it with a single click. If you do disable Recall, a system restart is required.

Why Not Just Uninstall Recall?

Some of you will wonder if you can just uninstall Recall. If Recall is present, it is deeply integrated into your system, making it challenging to uninstall without encountering issues. The most effective way to prevent unwanted screenshots from being captured and analyzed is to disable the source. For peace of mind, consider using Ashampoo Stop Recall to manage this function effectively.

Have a Current Back Up/Restore Point Available

It always prudent to have a restore point and/or a registry backup, just in case you run into an issue.

Geek Verdict

Ashampoo Stop Recall is an easy-to-use tool that lets you disable Microsoft's privacy-related Recall feature with a single click. Users who want to manage data collection appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness. However, during our tests, we sought feedback, and some users expressed concerns that it might not completely stop screen capture activity (metrics not readily available during a short testing process). This may make it a good option for quickly turning the feature on or off, but potentially may not ensure complete removal in every case.