Microsoft is making it easier to remove or disable the Copilot app in Windows 11.
Users and IT admins can now use Group Policy or Registry settings to turn off Copilot or completely remove the app on supported systems.
A new Group Policy setting called RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp allows admins to uninstall Copilot from managed Windows 11 PCs.
The setting is available under User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows AI → Remove Microsoft Copilot App.
Users can also disable Copilot via the Windows Registry by setting TurnOffWindowsCopilot = 1 under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot.
The change comes after growing user demand for more control over AI features in Windows 11.
Limitations:
- The uninstall option mainly works on managed or business PCs.
- Users can reinstall Copilot later from the Microsoft Store.
- Devices where Copilot was recently used may not remove it immediately.