Microsoft's eagerly awaited Windows 11 24H2 update has both excited and worried users. The long-discussed AI-powered 'Recall' feature has finally been made available, but the ability for users to disable this feature raises another issue. Here’s what you need to know and do…

Windows 11 has broken File Explorer!

Windows Recall is a new feature that records users' activities on their computers in a timeline format, making it searchable. However, privacy-conscious users and tech enthusiasts are concerned that this feature poses risks to personal data protection.

According to recent reports, disabling the Recall feature renders the modern interface of Windows File Explorer unusable. Users who want to utilize new functions like dark mode and tabbed browsing must keep Recall enabled. This forces users to choose between privacy and ease of use.

Microsoft initially stated that Recall would be optional. However, the new update indicates that this feature has become nearly mandatory. Experts say that Microsoft will not back down from integrating AI technologies into Windows but needs to be more sensitive regarding user privacy.

In this context, if you want to effectively use File Explorer, we currently recommend that you do not disable Recall.