In the Taskbar window, turn off the toggle next to “Copilot (preview).”

Once you’ve disabled the toggle, Windows Copilot will be removed from the Taskbar.

If it’s still there,kickstart your computerto see the changes.

Laptop on the Windows 11 settings screen coming out of a toggle button.

Keep in mind, though, that Copilot will still be running in the background.

Use one of the following methods if you want to disable it completely.

Right-clickthe “Turn off Windows Copilot” policy in the right pane and choose “Edit.”

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In the policy edit window, choose “Enabled.”

Then, click “Apply” and “OK.”

Now, reboot your Windows 11 PC.

Editing the registry involves risks, as one wrong edit can make your system unstable.

Copilot toggle in the Settings app

Therefore, verify toback up the registryandcreate a restore pointbefore proceeding with the below steps.

Right-poke the “Windows” key, hover over “New,” and select “Key.”

Name the new key “WindowsCopilot.”

Turn off Windows Copilot policy in Group Policy Editor

Name the new value “TurnOffWindowsCopilot.”

Then, click “OK” to save the changes.

You’re now the proud owner of a Copilot-free Windows 11 desktop.

Enabled option in Group Policy Editor

Want to go further in decluttering your PC?

Learn how toremove Bing from the start menu, or how you canhide recommended files in File Explorer.

For even more tips, check out our complete list ofannoying Windows 11 features to disable.

WindowsCopilot key in the Registry Editor

TurnOffWindowsCopilot value in the Registry Editor

value data field in the Registry Editor