Microsoft is quietly testing a Windows 11 button to uninstall AI bloat
Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that allows users to uninstall AI components through a dedicated button. This feature, found in Insider builds, aims to help users reclaim disk space by removing unwanted AI bloat. The timeline for a general rollout to all Windows 11 users is still uncertain.
- ▪Microsoft is testing a new button in Windows 11 for uninstalling AI components.
- ▪The feature was discovered by beta testers in an Insider build.
- ▪It allows users to reclaim disk space by removing unwanted AI features.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:28:21 +0000 |
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News Microsoft is quietly testing a Windows 11 button to uninstall AI bloat Tired of Windows 11's AI features? A new button spotted in Insider builds lets you remove them and reclaim disk space. By Kristian Kask Contributor, PCWorld Jun 3, 2026 8:28 am PDT Image: Microsoft Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Microsoft is quietly testing a new Windows 11 feature allowing users to uninstall AI components through a dedicated button in System settings.This experimental feature, discovered by beta testers in an Insider build, helps users reclaim significant disk space by removing unwanted AI bloat.The rollout timeline for general Windows 11 users remains unknown, but it represents improved user control over system features.
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