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Install Windows Recall on a non-Copilot+ PC

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Steps to Install Recall on Unsupported Hardware:

  1. Ensure You Have the Right Windows Version

    • You need Windows 11 build 26100.712 from the Release Preview Channel.
    • Microsoft removed Recall components from newer builds, so this method only works with older versions.

  2. Download the Amperage Tool

    • Amperage is a third-party tool that bypasses hardware restrictions.
    • You can find it on GitHub.

  3. Install AI Components

    • Recall requires additional AI components to function.
    • These can be downloaded separately and placed in the correct directory.

  4. Run the Installation Command

    • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
    • Navigate to the Amperage folder and run: 
      amperage /install
    • Restart your PC after installation.

Important Notes:

  • This method is not officially supported by Microsoft.
  • It may not work on all devices, especially non-ARM-based machines.
  • If your PC isn’t ARM-based, you might need to emulate an ARM installation using a virtual machine.

Setting up a virtual machine for an ARM-based Windows installation can be done using Hyper-V or Azure. Here’s a general guide:

Option 1: Using Hyper-V (Local VM)

  1. Enable Hyper-V

    • Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run: 
      DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V
    • Restart your PC.

  2. Download Windows 11 ARM64 ISO

    • Get the ISO from UUP Dump or Microsoft’s official sources.

  3. Create a Virtual Machine

    • Open Hyper-V Manager → New Virtual Machine.
    • Select Generation 2 and allocate RAM (at least 4GB).
    • Attach the Windows 11 ARM64 ISO as the boot disk.

  4. Adjust VM Settings

    • Disable Secure Boot (Windows 11 ARM64 doesn’t support TPM in Hyper-V).
    • Set the virtual hard disk size to at least 64GB.

  5. Install Windows

    • Start the VM and follow the installation steps.

More details on setting up Hyper-V for ARM can be found here.

Option 2: Using Azure (Cloud VM)

  1. Sign in to Azure

    • Go to the Azure portal and create a new VM.

  2. Select Windows 11 ARM64

    • Choose Windows 11 Professional on ARM as the image.

  3. Configure VM Settings

    • Select Ampere Altra ARM-based processors.
    • Set up Remote Desktop (RDP) for access.

  4. Deploy and Connect

    • Click Create and wait for deployment.
    • Connect via RDP to start using the VM.

You can find a detailed guide on Azure-based ARM VMs here.

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