Microsoft allows full removal of Copilot from Windows 11 after low paid adoption rates
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Summary
Microsoft has introduced the ability to fully remove the Copilot app from Windows 11 in the April 2026 update. Both enterprise administrators (via Group Policy or Registry) and regular users (via Settings) can now uninstall Copilot like any other app. This change comes amid reports that only 3.3% of users pay for Copilot, suggesting low adoption of the paid version.
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· 3 pulledOnly 3.3 per cent of users pay for Copilot, so Microsoft is finally making it optional
Microsoft has added the ability to fully remove the Copilot app from Windows 11
The change arrived in the April 2026 update and applies to both enterprise administrators using Group Policy and regular users who can now uninstall it through Settings like any other app
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