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Microsoft Rolls Out Privacy-Focused Recall Feature for Copilot-Plus PCs

The optional tool captures encrypted local screenshots to enhance content searchability, addressing earlier privacy criticisms.

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Microsoft hat mit dem Rollout von Windows Recall begonnen.
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Overview

  • Recall, a new Windows 11 feature, is now available for Copilot-Plus PCs with NPU hardware, allowing users to search previously viewed on-screen content.
  • The feature operates entirely on-device, storing screenshots locally in an encrypted format without transmitting data to external servers.
  • Users must opt in explicitly to enable Recall, with biometric authentication via Windows Hello and the ability to pause, delete, or uninstall the tool at any time.
  • Recall supports multiple languages, including German, to expand accessibility for global users.
  • Privacy concerns raised during Recall's initial announcement have been addressed through significant safeguards, including encryption and user control over data.