In the realm of digital privacy, the ability to manage sensitive information is paramount. For users navigating the features of Recall on a Copilot+ PC running Windows 11, understanding how to control the filtering of sensitive information during snapshot captures is essential. By default, Windows employs a Sensitive Information Filter, which prevents the saving of snapshots that may contain sensitive data such as credit card numbers or bank account details. However, users have the flexibility to modify this setting according to their needs.
How to turn on or off Filter Sensitive Information for Recall Snapshots in Windows 11
To adjust the filter settings for Recall snapshots, follow these straightforward steps:
- Press the Win+I hotkey to launch the Settings app.
- Select the Privacy & security category from the menu.
- Navigate to the Recall & snapshots page located under the Windows Permissions section on the right.
- In the Filter lists section, toggle the Filter sensitive information option to turn it off.
- When prompted by Windows Security, click OK to confirm the changes to your Recall settings.
With the Sensitive Information Filter disabled, Recall will now capture and save snapshots even when potentially sensitive information is present on the screen. Rest assured, even with this setting turned off, your sensitive data remains secure on your device, as all snapshots are encrypted, ensuring that only you have access.
Should you wish to re-enable the Sensitive Information Filter, simply revisit the Recall & snapshots page in the Settings app and toggle the filter back on.
How do I enable Recall feature in Windows 11?
To activate the Recall feature in Windows 11, ensure that the Save snapshots option is enabled. Head to Settings app > Privacy & security > Recall & Snapshots and toggle the Save snapshots option to the on position. If the Recall feature is entirely disabled, you can enable it by accessing the Windows Features window. Locate the Recall option, select it, and press OK. A restart of your PC will be required to complete the activation process.
What are the system requirements for Recall in Windows 11?
To utilize Recall in Windows 11, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A Copilot+ PC compliant with Secured-code standards.
- A minimum of 16 GB RAM.
- At least 256 GB of storage capacity.
- A neural processing unit (NPU) with 40 TOPs.
- A minimum of 50 GB of free storage space.
Additionally, enabling Bitlocker or Device Encryption is necessary, along with enrollment in Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security, which requires at least one biometric sign-in option to be activated.
