Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, and traditional uninstall methods. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your ...
Microsoft keeps pushing Copilot in Windows 11 but you can remove the AI assistant with these simple steps.
Windows 11's April 2026 update adds an official uninstall option for Copilot after only 3.3% of eligible users paid for it and administrators demanded removal controls.
Microsoft wants to win back users, and it's making it easier for you to remove Copilot on Windows 11 using Group Policy.
It's very easy to activate, but there is a catch.
Microsoft is now allowing Copilot to be uninstalled on Windows 11 by users as part of its clean-up plans for the OS.
Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. I don't mind using AI services once in a while ...