Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How to Permanently Remove Copilot from Windows 11 (2026 Guide)

Want to completely remove Microsoft Copilot from Windows 11? In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to uninstall the Microsoft Copilot app, remove it using PowerShell if the uninstall option isn't available, and explain why some older Group Policy and Registry methods no longer work.

We'll also cover the difference between hiding the Copilot button and actually removing the app, plus Microsoft's official AppLocker method for managed devices.

What you'll learn-
* Remove Microsoft Copilot from Windows 11
* Uninstall Copilot from Settings
* Remove Copilot using PowerShell
* Difference between Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot
* Why the "Remove Microsoft Copilot app" Group Policy doesn't always work
* Why old Registry hacks are outdated
* Microsoft's recommended AppLocker approach for managed PCs

Video Chapters-
00:00 Intro
00:14 Hiding Copilot vs Removing It
00:40 Method 1: Uninstall Copilot from Settings
01:35 Method 2: Remove Copilot with PowerShell
02:21 Prevent Copilot from Coming Back
02:45 What About the Group Policy?
03:50 Don't Use Old Registry Hacks

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