How to Control Windows Copilot Startup Settings
You can control whether Windows Copilot launches automatically when you log into your PC.
Windows Copilot is the AI assistant built directly into Windows 11, accessible via a taskbar icon or the ⊞ Win+C shortcut. It leverages capabilities introduced in builds like Windows 11 23493.
Choosing your Copilot startup preference directly affects your Windows experience. You decide if the AI is immediately available the moment you sign in, or if you’d rather launch it on demand.
Adjust the “Open Copilot when Windows starts” toggle in Settings > Personalization > Copilot in Windows. Alternatively, modify the AutoOpenCopilotLargeScreens DWORD value to 1 or 0 in the Registry Editor. This determines if Copilot launches automatically upon Windows login.
Method 1Using the Settings App
You can easily control Windows Copilot startup settings using the Windows Settings app to choose if Copilot opens automatically when you start your computer.
- Open the Windows Settings app. You can do this via the Start menu or by pressing the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app.
- Click on Personalization in the left menu.
- Select the Copilot in Windows tile on the right.
Open the Windows Settings app. You can do this from the Start menu or by pressing Windows key + I. Click ‘Personalization’ in the left menu. Then, select the ‘Copilot in Windows’ tile on the right. Find the ‘Open Copilot when Windows starts’ option and click the toggle switch to turn it On or Off. Close Settings when you’re done.
- Find the “Open Copilot when Windows starts” option.
- Click the toggle switch to turn it On or Off.
Close the Settings app when you’re done.
Method 2Using the Registry Editor
For more advanced control over Windows Copilot startup settings, you can use the Registry Editor to fine-tune how Copilot behaves when your PC starts.
- Open Windows Registry Editor by searching for it in the Start menu.
- Navigate to this path:
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings - Look for
AutoOpenCopilotLargeScreensin the right pane. - Double-click it to change the value. Enter
1to enable automatic startup or0to disable it . - If you do not see this item, right-click an empty space, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it
AutoOpenCopilotLargeScreens, and set your value.
Open the Windows Registry Editor by searching for it in the Start menu. Go to this path: 🗝️HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. If you don’t see this item, right-click an empty space, choose ‘New’ > ‘DWORD (32-bit) Value,’ name it ‘EnableCopilot,’ and set your value. Set the value data to 1 to enable Copilot at startup, or 0 to disable it .
You may need to restart your computer for these changes to take effect.
Summary
You can manage Windows Copilot startup behavior to suit your needs, ensuring it only runs when you want it to, using either the Settings app or the Registry Editor.
How do I stop Microsoft Copilot from starting on startup?
Rightclick go up to where it says task manager. And click on task manager. Now on the task. Manager. On the tabs off to the left side. Here you want to go down to where it says startup apps.
Can Copilot change Windows settings?
Copilot on Windows can help you adjust your Windows PC settings. Ask questions like "Make my screen easier to read" or "Help me focus by reducing distractions," and Copilot will guide you to the relevant option in Windows Settings.
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