How to Enable or Disable Browse with Copilot in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
Browse with Copilot in Microsoft Edge lets you automate web tasks using AI directly in your browser.
This built-in artificial intelligence tool helps you handle everyday online jobs, like filling out forms or clicking links for you.
Browse with Copilot can speed up common web actions. For instance, it can finish signup forms without you needing to type every detail.
If you enable this feature, the AI can follow commands on any webpage. Turning it off stops the AI from doing any automated work.
Navigate to Edge Settings, then Copilot and AI, and toggle “Enable Browse with Copilot” on or off. You can also adjust permission levels like Light, Balanced, or Strict. Administrator privileges are needed to manage this setting for all users via the Registry Editor.
Prerequisites
Before you can browse with Copilot in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11, make sure you have the latest version of the browser installed. This feature generally works for most users, but some advanced options might need a specific subscription or could be restricted by your workplace’s IT department.
Turn On or Off Browse with Copilot for Current User
You can turn Browse with Copilot on or off for your account in Microsoft Edge settings. Open the Edge browser, click the three dots for more options, and go to Settings. Then, find Copilot and AI on the left side, select Browse with Copilot, and use the toggle switch to turn it on or off.
2. Click the Settings and more (Alt+F) 3-dots menu and select Settings.
3. Click Copilot and AI in the left pane, then select Browse with Copilot.
4. Toggle Enable Browse with Copilot to On or Off.
5. Choose your preferred permission level: Light, Balanced, or Strict.
Enable or Disable for All Users (Administrator Required)
To control Browse with Copilot for everyone on your Windows 11 PC, you need administrator rights and must use the Registry Editor. First, press the Windows key and R together, then type regedit and press Enter to open the editor. Next, navigate to a specific folder that holds Edge policies.
- Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
- Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\EdgeThis folder stores Edge policies. - If the Edge folder doesn't exist, right-click Microsoft and create a new folder called Edge.
To control the "Browse with Copilot" feature in Microsoft Edge, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value, which is a type of registry entry, in the Windows Registry Editor. Right-click the right pane, select New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name this AllowBrowsingWithCopilot. This sets the specific permission for Copilot's browsing ability.
5. Double-click the value. Set it to 1 to enable or 0 to disable.
Privacy and Security Implications
When using Browse with Copilot, it shares some information to function, such as taking screenshots of your open tabs.
Summary
Managing Browse with Copilot lets you choose settings for yourself in Edge or for all users via the Registry Editor if you're an administrator. While convenient, always consider the privacy risks, especially regarding screenshots, and use the Strict setting for sensitive sites.
Does disabling Copilot in Edge affect Copilot in 🪟 Windows 11?
Does disabling Copilot in Edge affect Copilot in 🪟 Windows 11?
No. Disabling Browse with Copilot within the Microsoft Edge browser settings is independent of the main Copilot feature integrated into the Windows 11 taskbar. Your Windows-wide AI assistant will continue to function normally even if you restrict its ability to perform actions inside your browser tabs.
Is it safe to edit the Windows Registry to disable Copilot?
Editing the Windows Registry to manage Copilot settings, like disabling Browse with Copilot, is generally safe if you follow the instructions precisely. It's a common way to adjust system policies, but always double-check that you're changing the correct registry path to avoid unintended issues.
Will disabling Copilot impact my Microsoft account sync settings?
No. Disabling the Browse with Copilot feature does not affect your Microsoft account sync settings. Your bookmarks, passwords, and browser history will continue to sync across your devices as usual. This setting only controls the AI's permission to interact with and perform actions on the webpages you visit.
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