How to Remove Microsoft Copilot From Windows 11: Two Methods
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Pranay Parab
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Summary
This article provides a step-by-step guide for users who want to remove Microsoft Copilot from Windows 11. The author expresses frustration with Microsoft pushing AI services onto users without consent, noting that Copilot was added to their system via an update without permission. The article details two methods to completely uninstall Copilot: using the Settings app or using PowerShell commands. It also covers how to disable Copilot's integration with Microsoft 365 apps and offers additional tips for blocking AI features across Windows.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI don't mind using AI services once in a while, but I dislike it when companies try to shove these services everywhere, even though no one asked for them.
When I bought my Windows 11 license, it wasn't on my PC, but at some point, the company snuck it, and a host of AI features, onto my PC.
Microsoft has actually wa
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