How to Control Windows Copilot Startup Settings
Windows Copilot startup settings let you decide if the AI assistant automatically opens when you start your PC.
Windows Copilot is the built-in AI helper for Windows 11, found on your taskbar or opened with the ⊞ Win+C shortcut. It uses new features from updates like Windows 11 build 23493.
Controlling when Copilot starts changes how you use your computer. You can have the AI ready right away when you log in, or just open it when you need it.
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 control Windows Copilot startup settings from the Windows Settings app. This method lets you choose whether Copilot opens automatically when your PC starts, giving you control over its startup behavior.
- 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. Access it 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, the Registry Editor lets you fine-tune Copilot’s startup behavior. This method is ideal for users wanting specific changes not found in the standard Settings app.
- 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 Registry Editor by searching for ‘regedit’ in the Start menu. Go to this path: 🗝️HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. If you don’t see this entry, right-click an empty area, choose ‘New’ > ‘DWORD (32-bit) Value,’ name it ‘EnableCopilot,’ and then set its value. Set the value data to 1 to enable Copilot at startup, or 0 to disable it .
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?
Right-click and go up to where it says Task Manager. Click on Task Manager. Now, on the Task Manager, on the tabs off to the left side, 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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