How to Disable Copilot in Windows 11 for Enhanced System Performance

Windows 11 introduces several new features aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity. One such feature is Copilot, which offers assistance and suggestions while using the operating system. While Copilot can be helpful, some users may prefer to disable it to free up system resources or for other reasons. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to disable Copilot in Windows 11, either using the Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor.

Note: The Group Policy Editor method is available in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. If you are running one of these editions, you can follow the steps below. If you have a different edition of Windows 11, you can use the Registry Editor method.

Method 1: Using the Group Policy Editor

1. Press Win + S to open the Windows Search bar.
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter. This will open the Group Policy Editor.
3. In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Copilot.
4. Locate the policy named Turn off Windows Copilot. Double-click on it to open its settings.
5. Select the Enabled option to disable Copilot.
6. Click Apply and then click OK to save the changes.
7. Restart your PC to apply the new settings.

Method 2: Using the Registry Editor

1. Press Win + S to open the Windows Search bar.
2. Type regedit and press Enter. This will open the Registry Editor.
3. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot

4. If you don’t see the WindowsCopilot key, you’ll need to create it. To do this: a. Right-click on the Windows key (folder) in the left pane. b. Select New > Key and name it WindowsCopilot.
5. With the WindowsCopilot key selected, right-click in the right pane.
6. Choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it TurnOffWindowsCopilot.
7. Double-click the TurnOffWindowsCopilot entry and set its value to 1.
8. Click OK to save the value.
9. Close the Registry Editor.
10. Restart your PC to apply the changes.

Conclusion:

Whether you want to reclaim system resources or simply prefer not to use Copilot, disabling this feature in Windows 11 is a straightforward process. Follow the method that corresponds to your Windows 11 edition, and you’ll be able to turn off Copilot and enjoy a more customized computing experience.