How to Enable or Disable Click to Do in Windows 11

Enable or Disable Click to Do

You can easily turn Click to Do on or off using the Windows Settings app. Just open Settings, go to Privacy & security, and find the Click to Do (preview) option to make your choice.

Method 1Using ⚙️ the Settings App

The simplest way to turn Click to Do on or off is through the ⚙️ Windows Settings app. Open Settings, click on Privacy & security, and then select Click to Do (preview) to toggle it.

To ⚙️ open Settings, click the ⊞ Start menu and select Settings, or use the Windows key + I shortcut. Once Settings is open, click ‘Privacy & security’ on the left.

Then, find and select ‘Click to Do (preview)’ under ‘Windows permissions’ on the right. On the Click to Do settings page, toggle the button to turn the feature on or off.

You might need to click ‘Restart Now’ when prompted.

You might need to 🔄 restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Method 2Using Group Policy Editor

If you’re comfortable with more advanced settings, you can use the Group Policy Editor to manage Click to Do. You’ll need administrator rights for this, and it’s often used by IT pros to set up many computers at once.

Another method to enable or disable the new “Click to Do” feature is to use the Local Group Policy Editor.

First, open the Local Group Policy Editor. Search for “Edit group policy” on the ⊞ Start menu.

Then, navigate to these folders:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI

In the Windows AI details pane on the right, locate and double-click the “Disable Click to Do” settings.

On the “Disable Click to Do” window, set the option to one of these:

• Not Configured (default) – Same as Disabled.
• Enabled – Click to Do component and entry points will not be available to users.
• Disabled – Users will have Click to Do available on their device.

Click OK to save your changes.

Method 3Using the Registry Editor

For those who know their way around system files, the Registry Editor offers another way to control Click to Do. It’s important to be careful here and back up your system first, as changes can affect how Windows works.

Yet another way to enable or disable the “Click to Do” feature is to use the Windows Registry Editor.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to this folder path:

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI

Right-click WindowsAI > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name the new DWORD DisableClickToDo.

Double-click and open the DisableClickToDo name and set the value to 1 to disable the “Click to Do” feature.

If you want to use the feature and revert Windows to its original settings, delete the DisableClickToDo item you created earlier.

You might need to 🔄 restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

That should do it!

Reference

Microsoft

Summary

Click to Do is a handy feature that helps you work with content faster. You can turn it on or off using ⚙️ Windows Settings, the Group Policy Editor, or the Registry Editor, depending on what works best for you.