How to Enable or Disable Keep Copilot app Running on Close in Windows 11
Here’s how to control whether the Copilot app keeps running in the background after you close it on Windows 11.
What is Microsoft Copilot?
What is Microsoft Copilot? Think of Microsoft Copilot as your AI assistant, designed to help with a wide range of tasks on your computer.
Why Would You Want to Change This Setting?
Adjusting this setting lets you keep Copilot running in Windows 11, so it’s always ready. With “Keep Copilot running in the background” enabled, the Copilot icon stays visible on your taskbar. This means quicker access to Copilot without startup delays each time you need it.
When turned on: The Copilot app keeps running in the background. The Copilot icon stays in your taskbar system tray. You can click it to reopen or quit Copilot anytime.
How to Enable or Disable Keep Copilot Running on Close
- Open the Copilot app on your computer.
- Click the Account button on the left sidebar. Then click Settings .
- Click Preferences on the left side. Turn on or off the option that says “On close, keep the app running” based on what you want.
To control whether Copilot continues running after you close it in Windows 11, find a setting within the app. Open Copilot, click the Account button in the left sidebar, then select Settings and Preferences.
Summary
Windows 11 users can manage Copilot's background activity. To adjust the "On close, keep the app running" setting, open Copilot, then go to Account > Settings > Preferences. Toggling this option decides if Copilot stays active or shuts down completely after closing.
Why is Microsoft removing Copilot from 🪟 Windows 11?
The Copilot button in the Snipping Tool app also no longer appears when you select an area to capture. This change is part of Microsoft's plan to reduce unnecessary Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad, to fix Windows 11.
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