Under the latest version of the Windows 11 operating system, known as 26H2, users have expressed strong reactions to the inability to disable certain artificial intelligence (AI) features. These features include the intelligent search agent in the Settings application, as well as others like insight collection and activity tracking. The feedback has been particularly strong among owners of Copilot+ PCs and system administrators, who view these AI-based features as unnecessary. Many users, especially those with Windows 11 Pro, have lamented the lack of an option to fully disable the intelligent search agent, which they argue has replaced traditional, fast, and predictable search functionality with a system that generates AI-driven insights during simple searches. Microsoft has introduced a strategy called "DisableSettingsAgent" that, when activated, removes the AI-based search experience and limits results to static searches and semantic searches. However, this strategy is not officially supported for Windows 11 Pro. It is currently available for the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions of the operating system. Despite the presence of the group policy editor (gpedit.msc) in Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft does not officially support the "Settings Agent" strategy on this edition. Manually adding the registry value "DisableSettingsAgent" does not bypass the edition-specific restriction. Other user complaints focus on the use of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to run generative AI models in applications like Paint (Cocreator) and Photos. Users have pointed out that these processes consume significant system resources, potentially slowing down performance, especially in video games. This has led to concerns about what AI processes are running in the background. Many users feel they are being tested with an unfinished system, and they criticize Microsoft for adding new technological layers instead of addressing fundamental issues that affect daily use. They also mention system instability, difficulty in locating settings, and the perception that Windows 10 was a more stable and user-friendly operating system. Linux is often suggested as a viable alternative by technology observers and content creators. Unlike Windows 11, Linux does not include tools like Recall for screen capture or collect personal data to train AI models. Users have full control over updates and can choose whether to install them. Linux systems are typically lighter and do not impose AI agents in the Start menu or system settings. However, Linux faces challenges such as the lack of native Adobe software and Microsoft Office, which are essential for many creators and companies. Additionally, while gaming on Linux has improved with tools like Proton, competitive games with anti-cheat systems still refuse to run on Linux. Despite these limitations, Linux remains a popular choice for users who value control and privacy over convenience and compatibility.