How to Enable or Disable Keep Copilot app Running on Close in Windows 11
Controlling background activity for Microsoft Copilot (an AI assistant built into your operating system) keeps the app ready in your taskbar system tray .
Open the Copilot app and go to Account Settings Preferences. Toggle the “On close, keep the app running” option to enable or disable this background function. This change takes effect immediately.
What is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot acts as an integrated assistant for day-to-day computer tasks.
Why Would You Want to Change This Setting?
Leaving the background process active places the Copilot icon right in your taskbar system tray , removing startup delays when summoning the assistant. With “Keep Copilot running in the background” enabled, faster access replaces waiting for the application to launch from scratch every time.
When turned on: The background process remains active. The Copilot icon stays in your taskbar system tray , letting users reopen or quit the interface at any moment.
When turned off: The Copilot application fully shuts down. Background resource consumption stops entirely.
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.
Managing the post-closure behavior requires navigating internal application menus. Launch Copilot, click the Account button located in the left sidebar, and select Settings and Preferences.
Summary
Configuring the "On close, keep the app running" setting happens directly inside the application interface under Account > Settings > Preferences. Toggling this option determines whether the assistant stays active or shuts down completely following closure.
Why is Microsoft removing Copilot from 🪟 Windows 11?
The Copilot button inside the Snipping Tool app disappears when capturing screen areas. Microsoft removed redundant entry points across built-in utilities like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad to streamline the Windows 11 environment.
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