How to Uninstall AI Components on Windows 11 PC

Built-in AI components on Windows 11 are local machine learning programs that run directly on your computer to power smart features. Recent Windows 11 updates, such as preview build 26300, add a dedicated control panel 🎛️ in Settings › System that lets you remove these pre-installed tools.

Specific background models like ‘AI Phi Silica’ often take up storage space even if you never use them. You can easily delete unwanted AI add-ons directly from the Settings ⚙️ app as long as you log into an administrator account.

Here’s How:

1. Open Settings. You can do this by pressing the Win+I on your keyboard.
2. On the left side, click on System. Then, on the right side, click on AI components.
3. Click on the AI component you want to remove. For example, you might see ‘AI Phi Silica’.
4. If the option is available, click the Uninstall button.
5. Click OK to confirm.
6. Restart your 🔄 computer. This makes sure the changes are saved.

AI components on a Windows 11 PC undergo removal through the Settings ⚙️ app under the designated management section. Locate the specific package requiring deletion, click the option, and proceed with the uninstallation. Confirming the prompt and rebooting the machine completes the removal process entirely.

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/release-notes/experimental/preview-build-26300-8553

Summary

This guide walks through removing Windows 11 AI features found under Settings › System › AI components, requiring administrative rights and a compatible NPU.