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surajhacker833
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Feb 15, 2026

Windows needs a dedicated AI settings section with per‑app toggles

Hello Microsoft team.

I have this idea about the AI stuff thats getting added to Windows lately. Like in Notepad and Paint, Photos too, even File Explorer. It seems like theres no one spot to handle all that. People who want to keep things running smooth or save on RAM end up frustrated because they cant just turn it off easily. I think thats a problem especially for older computers or ones with not much memory.

What if there was a special AI section in the Settings app. You know, with a switch to enable or disable everything at once or maybe toggles for each app separately, like for Notepad, paint or Search in the system. And options to stop those background AI things from running all the time. And a mode focused on performance that cuts down on CPU and RAM when you turn AI off.

That would make a difference I bet. Users get more say in what happens, and the system feels more stable. It helps with trust too, since not everyone wants AI popping up everywhere. Many users want basic lightweight Windows, without all the extras AI features. This part gets a bit messy to explain, but yeah, it would let people choose.

Thanks for looking at this.😊

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