How to Turn On or Off Experimental Agentic Features in Windows 11
Experimental agentic features in Windows 11 are built-in AI tools that take actions on your behalf, such as managing files or predicting what you need next. 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 built-in artificial intelligence helpers that automate everyday tasks on your computer. These tools can sort through your files, schedule meetings, send emails, and interact with your installed apps just like a person would, giving you a hands-free way to manage your workflow.
- 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 create a secure, isolated environment for your artificial intelligence helpers to run in. They keep your personal data safe by giving the helpers separate user accounts and restricting their access to only the specific folders and files you manually approve.
- 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.
You can turn Windows 11 agentic features on or off directly through the main Settings app on your computer. This built-in method takes just a few clicks to locate the agent settings menu and flip the toggle switch to your preferred state.
Option 2Using Windows Registry (For Advanced Users)
Advanced users can enable or disable Windows 11 agentic features by adding a specific command directly into the Windows Registry. This alternative method bypasses the standard menu, but requires careful execution to avoid causing serious system errors on your computer.
Back up the PC before proceeding.
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 offer powerful artificial intelligence assistance for daily computer tasks while keeping you in full control of your data. Because these tools are still in the testing phase, only system administrators can turn them on or off, and you should monitor your PC performance closely while using 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 you 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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