How to Clear Recent Activity in Windows 11 Copilot

This article explains how to delete or clear recent activity in Copilot on Windows 11.

Starting with Windows 11 build 23493, Microsoft rolled out the new Copilot experience that works with Bing Chat AI, allowing users to interact with the chatbot using natural language to change system settings and work across multiple applications.

For computers that have Copilot added, a new Copilot button will appear on the Taskbar. It will appear as a flyout interface when you press the button or use the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + C).

When Copilot is available on your device, you can pin or unpin the side pane, open Copilot when Windows starts, Turn Copilot on or off, enable or disable Copilot using content from Edge, refresh Copilot prompts, resize the Copilot side pane, and more.

When you use the Copilot feature in Windows, it stores your recent activities, including chat prompts. Over time, these get removed, but you can delete or clear your activities at any time.

People might want to delete Copilot’s recent activity history for several reasons. For example, it could be for privacy reasons, to free up storage space, or to start fresh with a clean slate. Deleting the history will remove all the chat prompts and recent activities from the Copilot feature on your device, giving you a sense of privacy and control over your data.

Delete and clear Copilot’s recent activity

As mentioned above, users can clear and delete their Copilot recent activity history on Windows for privacy reasons.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Copilot or press the keyboard shortcut (Win+C).

When the Copilot side pane opens, select the “Recent activity” (clock) button at the top right corner.

Next, select a recent activity on the list under ‘Recent activity’ and click Edit or Delete. Deleting an activity will remove it from the list.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• The article explained how to delete or clear recent activity in the Copilot sidebar pane on Windows 11, offering users privacy and control over their data.
• Users may want to remove their recent activities from the Copilot feature for various reasons, such as privacy concerns, storage optimization, or a fresh start.
• By following the provided steps, users can effectively manage their recent activities in Copilot and tailor their experience to their preferences.

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