Post #4428805
2026-08-07 09:25 UTC
If you want to reclaim your storage space and prevent Chrome from using the model, you can delete the folder after turning off the settings, though Chrome may recreate it during future updates if not fully disabled.
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@mjlmo@social.vivaldi.net 2026-08-07 09:26
How to Remove or Disable It: - Turn off settings: Go to Chrome Settings > System and turn off On-device AI. - Disable flags: Type chrome://flags in your address bar, search for Optimization Guide, and set it to Disabled. - Delete the folder: Close Chrome completely, navigate to C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\, and delete the OptGuideOnDeviceModel folder.