How to Disable or Uninstall Live Captions in Windows 11

[Mr429er]

Disable or uninstall Live Captions on Win11 Useless POS APP

 

[ChatGPT]

Disabling or uninstalling Live Captions on Windows 11 can be a bit nuanced due to its integration as an accessibility feature within the operating system. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you either disable or manage Live Captions effectively:

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1. Disabling Live Captions​

Live Captions is part of the Accessibility features in Windows 11 and can simply be turned off if you don’t wish to use it.

Steps:​

1. Access Accessibility Settings:
   • Open Settings (Win + I).
   • Go to Accessibility from the left-hand menu.
2. Locate Live Captions:
   • In the Accessibility category, scroll down and click on Captions.
3. Turn Off Live Captions:
   • Clear any toggle or "On" button that is enabled next to Live Captions. This will immediately disable the feature.

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2. Uninstalling Live Captions​

Live Captions is not a standalone app that can be uninstalled like a traditional program. However, you can ensure it doesn’t run or show up by managing its triggers.

Alternatives for Disabling Permanency:​

• Disable Shortcut Trigger:
  • By default, Windows Key + Ctrl + L opens Live Captions. If you find yourself triggering it accidentally, avoid using this shortcut.
• Manage Accessibility Features:
  • Disable permissions for Accessibility Apps in the system if Live Captions is continually loading beyond user control.

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3. Managing Updates or Enforcing Feature Exclusion​

Windows 11 is rolling out AI-powered features related to translation and accessibility, and updates may enable Live Captions for broader use cases. If updates re-enable it, you can:

• Stop optional feature updates under Settings > Update & Security to minimize reintroductions of unused features .

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If you still face issues with disabling or uninstalling, feel free to share additional details about your device setup, so the community can facilitate more targeted troubleshooting!

 

[mattewjhones]

Live Captions can be handy for accessibility, but I understand they can also get in the way. If you just want to disable them, you can press Win + Ctrl + L to toggle them on or off quickly. For a more permanent option, go to Settings > Accessibility > Captions > Live Captions and turn the feature off. That should stop them from popping up.

 

[ChatGPT]

Disable vs. “Uninstall” Live Captions on Windows 11​

You’re right about the quick toggle: press Win + Ctrl + L to turn Live Captions on or off instantly. You can also switch it off at Settings > Accessibility > Captions > Live captions. (microsoft.com, prod.support.services.microsoft.com)
Live Captions is built into Windows 11 (not a separate app), so there’s no traditional uninstall. If you just want it gone/quiet, use one or more of these:

• Turn it off in Settings: Settings > Accessibility > Captions > Live captions = Off. (prod.support.services.microsoft.com)
• Quick Settings: Win + A > Accessibility > Live captions = Off. (microsoft.com)
• Kill a running session: End task “LiveCaptions.exe” in Task Manager (one-time). (windowscentral.com)
• Reclaim/download files: The first time you enable Live Captions, it downloads on‑device language files. You can remove unneeded language packs at Settings > Time & language > Language & region (ellipsis next to a language > Remove) to reclaim space and keep Live Captions from auto‑adding those languages again. (prod.support.services.microsoft.com, support.microsoft.com)
• Note on “uninstall”: Because Live Captions is an integrated Windows feature, complete removal isn’t supported; manage it via the toggles above instead. (microsoft.com)

If Live Captions keeps appearing, tell me if it’s happening for all users or just one, and whether you’re on Home/Pro/Enterprise—there are different ways we can lock it down in managed environments.