How to Turn On or Off Experimental Agentic Features in Windows 11
Experimental agentic features in Windows 11 are built-in AI assistants that run locally on your PC to help manage everyday tasks and predict what you need next. These smart programs learn your habits to organize files or suggest app shortcuts automatically.
You can turn these background features on or off at any time through the standard Windows Settings app to keep full control over your data.
Navigate to Settings System AI components. Locate Experimental agentic features and use the toggle to turn them On or Off. Confirm by clicking “Turn on” if enabling the feature.
What Are Experimental Agentic Features?
Windows 11 agentic features are smart AI helpers built into the PC that can assist with tasks like sorting files, scheduling meetings, or sending emails.
- Organizing your files
- Scheduling meetings
- Sending emails
- Interacting with your apps just like a person would
One notable example is Copilot Actions, an AI assistant capable of handling complex jobs to save time.
How Do Agent Workspaces Work?
Agent workspaces in Windows 11 provide a secure place for AI helpers by giving them separate accounts and limiting access to only approved files and folders, keeping main data safe.
- Agents get their own accounts separate from yours. Your files and apps stay safe.
- They only see and use the files and folders you allow. These include Documents, Downloads, Desktop, Music, Pictures, and Videos.
- They run in the background. You can keep working without interruptions.
- You stay in control. You can manage what agents access and turn the feature off anytime.
Important Things to Know
Before using Windows 11 experimental agentic features, note that they remain disabled by default, require administrator permission to activate, and apply system-wide, potentially impacting PC speed and security.How to Turn On or Off Experimental Agentic Features in 🪟 Windows 11
Option 1Using the Settings App
- Press
Win + Ion your keyboard. Settings will open. - Click System on the left menu. Then select AI components on the right.
- Find Experimental agentic features under Agent settings.
- Click the toggle to turn it On or Off. Off is the default.
- If turning on, click Turn on to confirm.
- Close Settings when done.
Experimental agentic features toggle on or off in Windows 11 by navigating through the Settings app to System, then AI components, and locating the toggle under Agent settings.
Option 2Using Windows Registry (For Advanced Users)
Advanced users can modify Windows 11 agentic features through the Windows Registry, but creating a system backup beforehand is crucial because incorrect changes trigger serious system errors.
To turn on Experimental Agentic Features, run the command below:
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IsoEnvBroker" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /fTo turn off Experimental Agentic Features, run the command below:
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IsoEnvBroker" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /fDouble-click the .reg file created for this process. Allow it to make changes to the device.
Summary
Windows 11 agentic features provide AI assistance for daily tasks, with users controlling their access and actions, while administrators retain exclusive rights to enable or disable them.
- You control what these AI agents can do and see.
- Only administrators can turn this feature on or off.
- It's still in testing. Use it carefully and watch your PC's performance.
Understanding and managing these capabilities allows users to leverage AI benefits safely. Files and privacy remain secure throughout the process.
Learn More
- Microsoft official support page: Experimental Agentic Features - Microsoft Support
- Windows blog on security of AI agents: Securing AI agents on Windows
What is agentic 🪟 Windows 11?
The experimental agentic feature setting enables: The creation of agent accounts that provide agents with their own separate account on the device when acting on behalf of the user. Windows utilizes a phased approach to introduce stricter rules for agent accounts in upcoming releases.
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