Windows Copilot is a powerful AI assistant integrated into many Microsoft apps and processes. However, some end-users may not need Copilot to optimize workflow. Below is a step-by-step guide to get rid of it:
Uninstall Copilot in Settings
You can remove Copilot from Windows 11 by uninstalling it through the Settings app.
1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Click the Apps on the left pane, then select Installed apps on the right.
3. Search Copilot, and click the three dots to select Uninstall.
Remove Copilot via Wise Program Uninstaller
Wise Program Uninstaller is a lightweight and straightforward tool to fully uninstall any app from your PC. Easily remove third-party programs, built-in Windows apps, and UWP apps, even those not listed in the Control Panel. So, you can also remove Copilot by using Wise Program Uninstaller.
Step 1. Download & Install Wise Program Uninstaller
You can download the free installer from here. Then run it. When prompted, allow it to run as Administrator.
Step 2. Find Copilot to Remove
On the left pane, select All Programs. Scroll through to see if Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot appears. You can also search Copilot in the search bar. Then click the Uninstall button to remove it.
Clean Up Leftover Files (Optional)
In Wise Program Uninstaller, you can check and remove residual files of Copilot after an uninstall.
1. Select Custom Uninstall on the left list
2. Click the Browse button to manually navigate C:\Windows\WindowsApps to select the Copilot folder.
3. Enter a keyword, like Copilot. Then, click Remove.
4. After researching, select items you want to remove, and click Remove to execute.
Other Tips
1. Copilot is officially part of Windows, so future updates may reinstall it. You’ll need to repeat the steps after a major feature update.
2. Copilot sometimes relaunches itself via scheduled tasks or startup entries. To stop that: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, select the Startup apps tab, right-click on Copilot, and select Disable.
3. If you prefer to disable Copilot rather than uninstall, this guide would help you figure it out: 3 Ways to Disable Copilot on Windows 11.
Conclusion
With the above steps, Copilot will be fully hidden and disabled on your Windows 11 PC—even though it remains part of the OS, it will not run, consume resources, or appear in your UI.
