Disable Copilot: Windows

Disable Copilot on Windows 11:

You can disable Copilot through Settings > Personalization > Taskbar by turning it off there. If that doesn’t fully remove it and you want to completely disable it, you’ll need to use the Registry Editor.

Here’s how:

1. Open the Registry Editor
2. Navigate to:
   HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
3. Right-click the Windows folder on the left pane, select New > Key, and name the new key WindowsCopilot
4. Click on the WindowsCopilot key, then on the right pane, right-click and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
5. Name the value TurnOffWindowsCopilot and set its data to 1
6. Restart your PC to apply the changes

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Disable Copilot on Windows 10:

If you want to go beyond just hiding the Copilot button and actually disable the feature — including on Windows 10 — here’s a step-by-step guide based on what works in both versions.

The Short Answer

Uninstalling Copilot isn’t officially possible yet, but you can disable it through Group Policy settings. Here’s how:

Method 1: Group Policy Editor (Windows 11 & Windows 10 Pro)

1. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter
2. Navigate to:
   User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Copilot
3. Double-click Turn off Windows Copilot
4. Select Enabled, then click OK
5. Restart your PC to apply changes

Windows 10 Home Users: How to Enable Group Policy Editor

Windows 10 Home doesn’t come with gpedit.msc by default. To enable it:

• Download and run the safe installer from MajorGeeks:
  Add gpedit.msc with PowerShell (MajorGeeks)
• Need help installing it? This YouTube guide from MajorGeeks walks you through it. Check the video description or top comment for the download link.

Once installed, repeat the Group Policy steps above.

Troubleshooting: Policy Not Applying? Use Policy Plus

If Copilot still shows after reboot, the Group Policy setting may not have been saved correctly.

Here’s a workaround:

1. Download Policy Plus (an alternative Group Policy editor):
   Policy Plus GitHub Download
2. Open Policy Plus
3. Go to File > Save Policies
4. Restart your PC

Note: Copilot itself won’t appear in the Policy Plus UI, but this step ensures any changes from the standard Group Policy Editor are written and applied.

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