According to Microsoft, the Windows Recall AI feature is exclusively available for Copilot+ PCs on Windows 11 24H2. Many users want to try this new feature whose PC doesn’t meet the minimal system requirements. This post from MiniTool introduces how to install Windows 11 Recall AI on unsupported PCs.
Microsoft has announced the Recall AI feature for Windows 11, which is designed to help you find anything you’ve ever viewed on your PC. Microsoft says the feature is only available on recent and future Copilot+ PCs, which are equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for AI tasks.
However, many users whose PCs don’t meet the system requirements for the Recall AI feature also want to try the new feature. How to install Windows 11 Recall AI on unsupported PCs? The following part provides answers.
How to Install Windows 11 Recall AI on Unsupported PCs
There is no official method to try Recall AI on unsupported PCs, however, the unofficial app enables Windows 11 Recall on unsupported PCs. It is called Amaperage, which currently works only on some Arm64 PCs running Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.712 and higher.
Move 1: Back up the Current System Before Proceeding
Before starting to run Windows 11 Recall AI on unsupported PCs, you need to download the Amaperage tool and Windows 11 24H2 Preview build 26100.712. It’s recommended to back up the current operating system to avoid data loss since it is risky to try the Preview edition. Besides, cleaning install Windows 11 24H2 Preview will remove files and folders on your disk.
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Move 2: Download the Related Tools
Now, you can download Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.712, Amaperage, and AI components for Windows 11.
1. Go to the https://uupdump.net/ website to download Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.712.
2. Install Windows 24H2 Preview.
3. Go to the GitHub official page to download Amaperage. Then, extract and install it.
4. Go to the Archive.org official website. Download the latest AI components for Windows 11 and save it on your computer. Then, extract it.
Move 3: Install Windows 11 Recall AI
How to run Windows 11 Recall AI on PCs without NPU? You can start the steps:
1. Type cmd in the Search box and click Run as administrator.
2. Type the following command and press Enter. You should replace the path to the folder where you extracted the Amperage files.
cd c:/users/user/downloads/Amperage
3. Type the following command to install the Windows Recall on your computer and press Enter:
amperage /install
4. Restart the computer and sign in your Microsoft account.
5. Check the Open Settings after setup completes so I can manage my Recall preferences option and click Continue.
6. Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots. Turn on the Save Snapshots option to enjoy the new feature.
Final Words
How to force install Recall AI on unsupported hardware on Windows 11? This post provides a full guide. You need to notice that you should back up the current operating system with MiniTool ShadowMaker before trying the new operating system and new features.
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