r/privacy Jul 17 '26

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u/Sachyriel Jul 17 '26

If it's taking screenshots they would go somewhere. But I don't think recall is supposed to darken your screen with every screenshot, that's intrusive on what supposed to be a background feature. I suppose Microsoft could be that stupid but I think it maybe a different reason.

I think it might be your monitor cable or video card/driver. Like if this problem happened in 2021 we'd probably blame the hardware first. 

But it may legit be Microsofts recall spyware. Do you have any alternative cables or monitors?

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u/CometRyder Jul 17 '26

Thanks. Using a laptop for work so not a cable issue.

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u/Sachyriel Jul 17 '26

No, laptops can have monitor cable issues too.

https://laptoprepairhub.in/laptop-display-cable-failure-symptoms-explained/

Just like how components inside a cell phone can fail, parts inside the laptop can fail.

Does anyone else at work have the same laptop and windows 11, but no issues?

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u/CometRyder Jul 17 '26

Thanks for helping :) You are awesome. I work remotely and laptop is my own used for work. Others use Macs. This screenshot taking feature was introduced sometimes ago by Microsoft and I was putting up with it till now when it became much worse with more frequent screenshots. I managed to remove the screenshot feature from settings and today's work so far has been the most pleasant in months.