How to Hide or Unhide Copilot Button on Windows 11
This guide shows you how to hide or unhide the Copilot button on the Taskbar in Windows 11.
Microsoft is rolling out Copilot, an AI assistant that helps you change settings and chat using natural language. This feature is currently only available for some computers enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. When enabled, a Copilot button appears on your Taskbar. You can open it by clicking the icon or pressing the Windows key + C on your keyboard.
Why hide or show the Copilot button?
You may want to hide the button if you prefer a cleaner taskbar or do not use AI features. You may want to show it if you accidentally removed it or want quick access to the tool.
What happens when done?
Once you complete these steps, the Copilot icon will either appear on your taskbar or disappear from it immediately, depending on the method you chose.
Method 1: Using Windows Settings
This is the easiest way to manage the button for everyday users.
- Open the Windows Settings app. You can do this by clicking the Start menu and selecting Settings, or by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard to launch the Settings app.
- Click on Personalization in the left menu.
- Click on the Taskbar tile on the right side.
- Look for Copilot (preview). Toggle the switch to On to show the button or Off to hide it.
Method 2: Using Local Group Policy Editor
Note: This method requires admin privileges.
You can also control the button through the Local Group Policy Editor. Search for “Edit group policy” in your Start menu and open it.
- On the left side, go to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.
- Find Hide the Copilot button in the right pane and double-click it.
- Choose Enabled to hide the button, or Disabled to show it.
- Click OK and close the editor.
Method 3: Using the Registry Editor
Note: This method requires admin privileges and involves changing system files. Be careful.
Open the Windows Registry editor by searching for “regedit” in the Start menu. Navigate to this path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ExplorerIf you don’t see the Explorer folder, right-click the Windows folder, select New, then Key, and name it Explorer.
- Right-click in the empty space on the right side and select New > String Value.
- Name the new item
HideCopilotButton. - Double-click
HideCopilotButtonand set the “Value data” to 1 to hide the button. - To show the button again, simply delete the
HideCopilotButtonitem.
Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Summary
You can manage the Copilot button in Windows 11 using the Settings menu, the Group Policy Editor, or the Registry Editor. Use the Settings menu for the quickest change, or the other methods if you need to manage settings for a specific user or system configuration. For more details, see the Microsoft.com.
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