The Windows Recall feature should have launched last June on Copilot+ PCs. But after security analysts discovered several serious vulnerabilities, the recall was postponed to a new date that has yet to be determined. Today Microsoft published an article about the changes that have been made to ensure that Recall can be used safely.
First of all, every screenshot taken by Recall will be encrypted by WIndows using the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system. With this data can only be accessed after the user's identity is verified through a pin number system, fingerprint scan or Windows Hello face scan.
Next, users can set websites or applications where Recall is not allowed to take screenshots. When a private tab is opened in a web browser, any content viewed will not be recorded by default. Next the user can set the period of time the Recall data will be saved as well as the storage size in the PC. Users can also match data stored on a specific date from Recall.
As previously reported, when Recall is launched later it needs to be activated by itself before it can be used. Unlike the original plan where it operates by default immediately after the computer is used. For those who still have doubts about its security, Recall can be uninstalled directly from Windows.
The Windows Recall testing program will begin again in October to Windows Insider users before being rolled out to everyone.