How to Clear Recent Activity in Windows 11 Copilot
Clearing recent activity in Windows 11 Copilot removes all past chat history from the built-in AI assistant panel, which normally stores your conversations for up to 30 days. Windows 11 Copilot is an AI helper that answers questions and writes text when you press the Win+C shortcut.
Deleting this saved history stops anyone else who uses your PC from reading old chats and keeps your personal information private. You can wipe your chat log in a few clicks from the settings menu inside the Copilot panel.
Access Copilot, click the “Recent activity” clock icon, select an item, and click “Delete”. For a full history removal, visit the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard and sign in to manage your activity history.
Why Clear Copilot Recent Activity?
Clearing your Copilot recent activity helps keep your personal information private and removes clutter from your chat history.
Personal vs. Enterprise Accounts
How to Clear Copilot Recent Activity
To clear Copilot recent activity in Windows 11, open the AI assistant from your taskbar and delete your past chats from the history sidebar. Clearing your recent activity keeps your conversations private and removes old prompts you no longer need. You can do this in a few clicks by opening your chat history and deleting unwanted threads one by one.
- Open the Windows Copilot by clicking the icon or pressing the Win+C on your keyboard.
- Look at the top right corner of the Copilot sidebar. Click the “Recent activity” button, which looks like a small clock.
Copilot recent activity button in Windows 11 - You will see a list of your previous chats. Select the activity you want to remove.
- Click the Delete button to remove that specific item from your history.
Copilot recent activity delete or edit
Managing GitHub Copilot Chat History
If you use GitHub Copilot Chat in tools like VS Code, clearing your chat history is done directly within the extension by right-clicking the session and choosing to delete it.
Using the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard
Sign in with your account. Navigate to the "Activity history" section. Here, you can manage your Copilot prompt history across all devices. This is the most effective way to ensure all data is wiped from Microsoft servers.
Troubleshooting Enterprise Restrictions
If you can't find the option to clear Copilot recent activity, it's likely due to Enterprise restrictions managed by your IT department.
Summary
Managing your Copilot history helps keep your digital life private, whether you use a personal or work account.
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