How to Uninstall AI Components on Windows 11 PC

Uninstalling AI components on your Windows 11 PC is directly manageable through the Settings app.

These AI components are programs that run AI models right on your computer, sometimes using special AI chips called NPUs.

Recent Windows 11 updates, including preview build 26300, added a new section in Settings > System for “AI components.” This area helps you control AI features that come pre-installed.

For instance, you can find and remove specific AI models like ‘AI Phi Silica’ if it’s installed and you no longer want it.

You need administrator rights to make these changes, which helps keep your system secure.

Here’s How:

1. Open Settings. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + 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 your Windows 11 PC can be uninstalled by going to Settings and finding the AI components section. Look for the specific AI component you wish to remove, select it, and then choose the Uninstall option if it’s available. Confirming the removal and restarting your computer will complete the process of uninstalling AI components.

Reference:

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

Summary

This guide walks you through how to uninstall AI components on Windows 11, a process found under Settings > System > AI components, requiring administrator rights and a PC with an NPU.