🧩 Disable Copilot in Windows 11 (2025 Guide)

Microsoft introduced Copilot as an AI assistant in Windows 11, designed to make your work faster by providing smart suggestions and automation. However, many users find it distracting or unnecessary and prefer to disable Copilot in Windows 11 completely.

In this article, you’ll learn different methods to turn off or hide Copilot — using Registry Editor, Group Policy, PowerShell, Intune, and other ways. We’ll also explain how to disable it on Windows 11 Home, Pro, Word, and version 24H2.

🔧 1. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 via Registry Editor

If you’re using Windows 11 Home edition, the Registry Editor method works best.

Steps:

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to this path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
3. Right-click on Windows → New → Key, name it WindowsCopilot.
4. Inside WindowsCopilot, create a DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it TurnOffWindowsCopilot.
5. Double-click it and set the Value data to 1.
6. Restart your PC.

✅ Copilot will now be disabled system-wide.

💡 Related: How to Enter Safe Mode in Windows 11

🧰 2. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 using Group Policy (GPO)

If you’re using Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise, you can disable Copilot through Local Group Policy Editor.

Steps:

1. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to: User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Copilot
3. Double-click Turn off Windows Copilot.
4. Select Enabled, then click Apply and OK.
5. Restart your computer.

🧩 This method is ideal for system administrators managing multiple PCs.

💻 3. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 Home Edition

Windows 11 Home doesn’t include Group Policy Editor, so you must use the Registry method described above or a third-party script.

Alternative Option:
You can also disable the Copilot button from the Taskbar Settings:

1. Right-click on the Taskbar → Taskbar Settings.
2. Turn off the Copilot (preview) toggle.

👉 This hides the Copilot icon without fully disabling the feature.

⚙️ 4. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 using PowerShell

If you prefer command-line tools, PowerShell provides an easy way to disable Copilot.

Steps:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
2. Copy and run the following command: New-Item -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot" -Force New-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot" -Name "TurnOffWindowsCopilot" -PropertyType DWord -Value 1 -Force
3. Restart your system.

✅ Copilot is now disabled using PowerShell.

☁️ 5. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 using Intune

For enterprise or school environments managed via Microsoft Intune, you can disable Copilot through device configuration policies.

Steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Intune Admin Center.
2. Go to Devices → Configuration profiles → Create profile.
3. Platform: Windows 10 and later, Profile type: Settings catalog.
4. Search for Windows Copilot and select Turn off Windows Copilot.
5. Set it to Enabled and assign the policy to targeted devices.

📊 This helps administrators manage multiple users efficiently.

🗨️ 6. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 (Reddit Tips)

On Reddit, users often share alternative tweaks — such as removing Copilot using Taskbar settings, Registry tweaks, or PowerShell scripts.
Most users confirm that setting the Registry DWORD value to 1 works effectively, even after Windows updates.

🔗 You can follow such community fixes, but always back up your registry before applying changes.

🧠 7. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 (2025 Update)

In Windows 11 2025 versions (24H2), Microsoft made Copilot more integrated into the system.
To completely disable it, you must use the Registry or GPO methods mentioned above.
Simply hiding the icon will no longer stop background Copilot services — so registry editing is necessary for full control.

💼 8. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 Pro

Windows 11 Pro users can easily disable Copilot using either GPO or PowerShell.
Both methods are compatible and ensure the Copilot service won’t restart after system updates.

📄 9. Disable Copilot in Microsoft Word (Windows 11)

Microsoft has also started integrating Copilot into Word and Office apps.
To disable Copilot in Word, follow these steps:

1. Open Word → click File → Options → Add-ins.
2. Disable any add-in or plugin named Copilot.
3. Restart Word to apply changes.

🧩 This turns off AI suggestions and automation inside Word documents.

🔄 10. Disable Copilot in Windows 11 24H2

Windows 11 24H2 updates introduced Copilot with new taskbar integration and keyboard shortcuts.
If the previous registry or GPO methods don’t work:

1. Disable “Copilot (Preview)” in Taskbar Settings.
2. Use the PowerShell script again.
3. Restart Windows Explorer from Task Manager.

💡 Related: Recommended & Minimum System Requirements for Installing Windows 11

✅ Conclusion

You can disable Copilot in Windows 11 using various methods — from Registry tweaks to Group Policy and PowerShell commands.
For Home users, the registry method is easiest, while Pro and Enterprise users should use GPO or Intune for permanent control.

Turning off Copilot improves privacy and performance, especially if you prefer manual system control.

If your taskbar or search function stops responding after changes, see our guide on Windows 11 Search Bar Not Working – Quick Fixes.

🧾 FAQ – Disable Copilot in Windows 11

1. Can I completely disable Copilot in Windows 11?

Yes, you can disable Copilot completely using Registry Editor, Group Policy (GPO), or PowerShell commands.

2. Is Copilot available in all Windows 11 editions?

No, some editions like Windows 11 Home only include limited Copilot features, while Pro and Enterprise versions offer full integration.

3. Does disabling Copilot affect Windows updates?

No, disabling Copilot won’t stop system updates. However, new updates may re-enable it, so you might need to apply the registry fix again.

4. How do I hide the Copilot button from the taskbar?

Go to Taskbar Settings → Turn off Copilot (Preview) toggle.

5. Is it safe to disable Copilot?

Yes, disabling Copilot is safe. It simply removes AI features and does not affect other Windows 11 functionalities.