3 Methods to Remove Copilot from Taskbar in Windows 11
在本文中,我们将演示多个冰毒ods to remove Copilot from taskbar in Windows 11. The Windows 11 22H2 Moment 4 update adds the Microsoft Copilot icon to the taskbar. In this article, we will go through different methods to turn off or disable Copilot from the Windows 11 taskbar.
Microsoft has released theWindows 11 22H2 Moment 4 update, which brings over 150 new features, including the new Microsoft Copilot and AI-powered versions of Paint, Clip Champ, andSnipping tool. After installing this update, you’ll notice the Copilot icon added to your Windows 11 taskbar.
TheCopilot is a new AI-powered assistantintegrated directly into Windows 11, allowing you to use AI to perform various tasks in the operating system and your supported applications. For example, you can ask Copilot toturn on dark mode for Windows 11, analyze documents and web pages, launch applications, and much more. While Copilot may be useful for some, most users find it unnecessary and sometimes annoying.
Similar todisabling news and interests widget on Windows 11, you can also turn off copilot from the taskbar using multiple methods. Thankfully, the Copilot icon can be removed from the Windows 11 taskbar if you do not want to use it for your regular tasks.
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Remove Copilot from Windows 11 taskbar using Settings
Using the Settings app in Windows 11 is the simplest way to remove Copilot from the taskbar.
1. On the Windows 11 PC, right-click on the taskbar and selectTaskbar Settings.
2. On theSettingswindow, selectPersonalization>Taskbar. Under the taskbar items, we see the Copilot taskbar item is turned on.
3. To remove Copilot from the taskbar, turn the slider toOff. The Copilot icon is now removed from the Windows 11 taskbar.
Remove Copilot from Taskbar using Group Policy
You can use Group Policy to remove Copilot from Windows 11 taskbar with the following steps:
- Open the Local Group Policy Editor by running thegpedit.msccommand.
- Go toUser Configuration>Administrative Templates>Windows Components>Windows Copilot.
- On the right pane, double-click on the ‘Turn off Windows Copilot‘ policy.
- SelectEnabledto turn off Windows Copilot.
The “Turn off Windows Copilot“GPO Copil设置允许你关掉窗口ot on Windows 11 devices. If you enable this policy setting, users will not be able to use Copilot. The Copilot icon will not appear on the taskbar either. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to use Copilot when it’s available to them.
ClickApplyandOKto save the changes you’ve made to the policy setting. Restart your PC, and you’ll notice the Copilot icon has been removed from the taskbar.
Disable Copilot on Windows 11 TaskBar using Registry
You can disable Copilot on Windows 11 taskbar using the registry. Before using this method, make sure you back up the registry on your Windows PC.
The ‘ShowCopilotButton‘ registry value decides whether to display the Copilot icon on the taskbar or hide it.
- ShowCopilotButton=0, the Copilot icon is removed from the taskbar.
- ShowCopilotButton=1, the Copilot icon is enabled on the taskbar.
The following steps can be used to disable Copilot on Windows 11 taskbar using Registry.
- Launch the Registry Editor by running theregeditcommand.
- Navigate to the following registry path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
- On the right side, double-click on theShowCopilotButtonto modify its value data.
- Set the value to0to completely disable Copilot on the taskbar.
Note: If theShowCopilotButtonregistry item is missing on your Windows 11 PC, you may have to create it manually. To accomplish that, navigate to the following path in the registry editor:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. In the right pane, right-click and selectNew>DWORD (32-bit) Value. Enter the name asShowCopilotButtonand set the value to0or1, depending on whether you want to hide the copilot icon or display it on the taskbar.
