How to Change the Maximum Storage Size for Recall Snapshots in Windows 11. Windows Recall might be quietly consuming more disk space on Windows 11 devices as snapshots accumulate, especially in enterprise or test environments. Keep watching for a step-by-step video guide to learn how to change the maximum storage size for Recall snapshots in Windows 11. Before we get started, make sure to subscribe now to our IT video hub so you never miss out on smart IT tips and powerful solutions from NinjaOne. Change Recall Snapshot Storage Size Using Windows Settings. Before we begin, make sure your Windows system meets the following requirements. If it does, let's begin by opening the Settings app on your Windows 11 device. Navigate to Privacy & Security, then select Windows AI Recall & Snapshots. Click Storage, then expand Maximum Storage for snapshots. Use the dropdown to set how much disk space Recall can use. The default is the highest setting, so choose a lower option to limit storage usage. Close Settings to apply your changes. Change Recall Snapshot Storage Size Using Group Policy. If you want to configure multiple devices in an enterprise or education setting, you can use the Group Policy Editor. Open the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to one of the paths shown on screen. For all users in an environment: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI. For specific users only: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI. Click on "Set maximum storage for snapshots used by Recall," then go to Options and select the desired storage size from the dropdown menu. When you're done, click Apply. After closing the Group Policy Editor, run this command in Command Prompt to apply the setting. gpupdate /force Final Notes and Best Practices. Now that you know how to change the maximum storage size for Recall snapshots in Windows 11, you can better optimize disk usage, help prevent storage-related issues, and make Recall easier to manage at scale. However, while you make these changes, remember that lowering the maximum snapshot storage size will cause older snapshots to be removed sooner, while increasing it requires adequate free disk space. It's a good idea to strike a balance between system performance and user productivity. Windows automatically deletes older snapshots once the storage limit is reached. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to change the maximum storage size for Recall snapshots in Windows 11, linked in the description below.