Directly fact-checking the most persistent false claims we've encountered.
Myth: "A Full ISO Already Leaked"
False. No genuine installer has leaked. See our safety guidance.
Myth: "Requires Permanent Internet"
False. Most AI features run on-device, the opposite of requiring constant connectivity.
Myth: "Forces Subscription Pricing"
False. See our pricing analysis.
Myth: "Eliminates Local Accounts"
False. No leak suggests this.
Myth: "Drops Intel/AMD Support for ARM-Only"
False. See our ARM64 era analysis.
Myth: "Recall Sends Screenshots to Microsoft"
False for the rebuilt version — explicitly designed for local-only processing.
Myth: "Already Delayed to 2027"
Unverified speculation, not a confirmed fact.
How to Spot Future Misinformation
Be skeptical of sourceless claims, single unverified posts, and absolute language.