AI removal Archives

Winsage

January 5, 2026

A popular debloating tool now has fresh powers to strip out Windows 11’s AI features – but I’d proceed with caution

A new version of the FlyOOBE tool for Windows 11, version 2.4, has been released, featuring enhancements for customizing the operating system, including refined capabilities for detecting and removing unnecessary AI features. The update allows users to perform a "deep cleanup" using external tools like RemoveWindowsAI. The tool promotes user choice regarding AI technology rather than rejecting it outright. 'OOBE' stands for 'out of box experience,' and the new AI debloating controls are called 'Slopilot.' The AI removal features are powered by RemoveWindowsAI, which has received positive feedback for disabling AI functionalities. FlyOOBE has over 2.5 million downloads, but users are advised to be cautious with third-party software, as disabling certain components may lead to complications with future Microsoft updates.

Winsage

December 8, 2025

Script to Nuke AI Features from Windows 11 Goes Viral Amid Privacy Backlash

A script named "RemoveWindowsAI," hosted on GitHub by developer zoicware, allows users to disable or remove AI features in Windows 11, such as Copilot and Recall. It modifies registry keys, removes AppX packages, and installs a custom update package to prevent reinstallation. The tool supports Windows 11 versions starting from 25H2 and includes options for user interaction and backups. Interest in the script increased significantly after a post on X, leading to over 12,000 likes and 300,000 views. The repository has received 938 stars and 25 forks. Microsoft has integrated AI features into Windows 11 but faces user concerns regarding privacy and performance, with some users expressing dissatisfaction over resource consumption and data harvesting.