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How to Enable or Disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11

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Aug 9, 2023 Updated Apr 17, 2026 2 min read

This guide explains how to turn the copilot/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="8070">Windows Copilot feature on or off in Windows 11.

Starting with Windows 11 build 23493, Microsoft introduced Copilot. It is an AI assistant that uses Bing Chat. You can use it to change computer settings or help you work across different apps using simple language.

If your computer has this feature, you will see a new Copilot button will appear on the Taskbar.. You can open it by clicking the icon or pressing the Windows key + C on your keyboard.

Why use Copilot? It helps you perform tasks quickly by talking to your computer, like asking it to turn on dark mode or take a screenshot.

What happens when done? If you choose to disable it, the Copilot icon will disappear from your taskbar and the service will stop running.

You can use this post to show or hide the Copilot button on the Taskbar. If you want to turn it off completely, follow these steps.

Enable or Disable Windows Copilot

You can manage this feature using the Local Group Policy Editor. You can hide on unhide the Copilot button on the Taskbar or turn it off with the steps below.

Note: You must have administrator privileges to perform these steps.

First, open Local Group Policy Editor by clicking the Start button and searching for “Edit group policy.” Select it from the results to open the app.

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In the left menu, click through these folders: User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Copilot.

On the right side, double-click the setting named “Turn off Windows Copilot” to open it.

Local Group Policy Editor window for configuring Windows Copilot settings

In the window that appears, choose one of these options:

  • Not Configured: This is the default. Copilot will be active.
  • Enabled: This turns the feature off completely. The icon will disappear from your taskbar and Bing Chat will be disabled in Windows Search.
  • Disabled: This turns the feature on, allowing you to use it.

Click OK when you are finished.

Windows Copilot configuration options within the Local Group Policy Editor

Close the Local Group Policy Editor. Your changes are now saved.

Summary

Windows Copilot is an AI tool designed to make using your computer easier through voice or text commands. If you find it helpful, you can keep it enabled. If you prefer not to use it, you can easily turn it off using the Local Group Policy Editor by following the steps in this guide.

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