How to Delete your entire Copilot conversation History
Deleting your entire Copilot conversation history wipes all past chats from Microsoft’s AI assistant in Windows 11. Copilot is Microsoft’s built-in helper tool that answers questions and writes text for you, but it saves every chat log by default since its launch in late 2023.
Wiping these old logs protects your privacy and gives you a fresh start. Once you clear the history, future AI responses will not use your past chats for context.
Sign in to your Microsoft Account privacy dashboard. Navigate to the “Copilot app activity history” section. Select “Delete all activity history” and confirm the permanent deletion of all your past Copilot conversations.
How to Delete Your Copilot History
Step 1Sign In to Your Microsoft Account
Copilot conversations link directly to a Microsoft Account. Deleting the history requires visiting the Microsoft Account activity page.
Open a web browser and head to the Microsoft privacy dashboard. Sign in using the same Microsoft Account tied to Copilot.
Step 2Find Your Copilot Activity History
After signing into the Microsoft Account, locate where Copilot activity history appears on the privacy dashboard. Look for a section labeled “Copilot app activity history” or a similar option mentioning AI or Copilot.
On the Microsoft Account privacy page, search for a section like “Copilot app activity history” or another menu mentioning AI or Copilot. Scrolling down or clicking through menus helps find this area.
Step 3Start the Deletion Process
This section is where all Copilot conversations get deleted. In the “Copilot app activity history” area, find and click the “Delete all activity history” button to remove every past chat.
Find the "Delete all activity history" button inside the "Copilot app activity history" section. Clicking it removes every past conversation to protect privacy.
Step 4Confirm Your Choice
A confirmation prompt appears once deletion starts. Review the prompt asking to erase all Copilot activity history before clicking a confirmation option like "Delete" or "Confirm."
The confirmation message asks to verify the deletion of all Copilot activity history. Read the message carefully, then click the confirm option, such as "Delete" or "Confirm."
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/conversation-history-in-microsoft-copilot
Summary
Erasing entire Copilot conversation histories involves signing into a Microsoft Account, locating the 'Copilot app activity history' section, and confirming the removal.
Does Microsoft Copilot keep history?
Active sign-ins allow Copilot to remember past conversations, access them, and resume work seamlessly. Copilot retains the last 18 months of interactions inside the conversation history.
How do I manage Copilot history?
To handle history for tools like Word, navigate through the dashboard via Privacy > Empower your productivity > Copilot > Your Copilot app activity history > Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps.
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