How to Control Windows Copilot Startup Settings

Method 1Using ⚙️ the Settings App

This is a common way to change your preferences.

1. 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.
2. Click on Personalization in the left menu.
3. 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.

4. Find the “Open Copilot when Windows starts” option.
5. Click the toggle switch to turn it On or Off.

Close ⚙️ the Settings app when you’re done.

Method 2Using the Registry Editor

Note: This method requires admin privileges. Be careful when changing registry settings, as incorrect changes can affect your system.

1. Open Windows Registry Editor by searching for it in the ⊞ Start menu.
2. Navigate to this path: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings
3. Look for AutoOpenCopilotLargeScreens in the right pane.
4. Double-click it to change the value. Enter 1 to enable automatic startup or 0 to disable it .
5. 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 doncopy’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

Windows Copilot is a helpful AI tool, but you do not have to let it run automatically. You can manage its startup behavior using ⚙️ the Settings app for a clear interface or the Registry Editor for more advanced control. By choosing your own settings, you keep your computer running exactly how you like it.