How to remove the Windows 11 Copilot preview

Discover effective methods to uninstall the Windows 11 Copilot preview effortlessly.

Are you one of the many Windows 11 users who have been annoyed by the Copilot preview showing up in your taskbar? Fear not, for there is an easy solution to permanently disable it. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to remove Copilot preview from your taskbar.Firstly, if you simply want to remove Copilot preview from your taskbar temporarily, you can follow these straightforward steps:

Step 1: Right-click on the taskbar.

Step 2: Select Taskbar settings.

Step 3: Switch the Copilot (preview) toggle to the "off" position.

By following the above steps, you can turn off the Copilot preview and the icon will disappear from your taskbar. However, if you want to permanently disable Copilot preview, there is another set of steps you need to follow.

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt (Terminal) as administrator.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type or paste the following command: reg add HKCUSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsCopilot /v TurnOffWindowsCopilot /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Step 3: Once the command has been successfully executed, restart your PC to apply the changes.

Let's break down these steps and explain what each of them does.

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt (Terminal) as administrator.

To open the Command Prompt as an administrator, right-click on the Start menu and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)".

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type or paste the following command: reg add HKCUSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsCopilot /v TurnOffWindowsCopilot /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

This command adds a new registry entry that tells Windows to turn off the Copilot preview. The "reg add" command adds a new registry key, "HKCUSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsCopilot", and the "/v TurnOffWindowsCopilot" option sets the name of the value. The "/t REG_DWORD /d 1" option sets the type of the value to DWORD and the value to 1. Finally, the "/f" option tells Windows to force the command to execute without prompting for confirmation.

Step 3: Once the command has been successfully executed, restart your PC to apply the changes.

After executing the command, you need to restart your PC to apply the changes. Once you have restarted your PC, the Copilot preview should be permanently disabled and should no longer appear in your taskbar.

It's important to note that editing your registry can be risky and can cause serious problems if done incorrectly. Therefore, if you are not comfortable with editing your registry, or if you are unsure about any of the steps involved, it's best to seek the help of a professional.

If you're tired of seeing the Copilot preview in your Windows 11 taskbar, you can easily remove it by following the simple steps outlined above. If you want to permanently disable it, you can follow the more advanced steps to edit your registry. Always remember to proceed with caution when editing your registry, and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment below.