How to disable every AI feature on Microsoft Edge for Windows 11

Q: How do I remove the Copilot button from the toolbar?

You can remove it by going to Settings > Appearance > Copilot and sidebar settings, then turning off the "Show Copilot" button in the toolbar.

Q: Is there a way to disable writing with AI on websites?

Yes. Open Settings > Languages and turn off "Use Copilot for writing on the web" to disable AI writing suggestions.

You can disable the AI features on Microsoft Edge from the browser’s settings page.
These steps disable the Copilot button, Copilot Mode (including New Tab with Copilot, Actions, and Journeys), and writing with AI assistance.
This guide will bring back some of the traditional browsing experience to Windows 11.

On Microsoft Edge, you can disable nearly all AI-powered features to restore a more traditional and private browsing experience, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this configuration.

In the latest versions of Windows 11, Microsoft Edge integrates multiple AI capabilities. For example, the browser includes the Copilot chatbot accessible from the top-right corner, and a dedicated Copilot Mode that transforms Edge into an AI-powered browser by replacing the New Tab page with a Copilot prompt and enabling features like Actions and Journeys.

Additionally, the browser also offers AI assistance for writing and other web tasks.

While these tools are designed to boost productivity and streamline your online experience, not everyone wants AI integrated into their browser, especially those concerned about privacy.

If you prefer to browse without these AI enhancements, Microsoft lets you turn them off directly in Edge settings, without any workarounds.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to disable every AI feature in Microsoft Edge.

Disable AI features on Microsoft Edge
FAQs about disabling AI features on Microsoft Edge

Disable AI features on Microsoft Edge

To turn off the AI features available in Edge for Windows 11, follow these steps:

Open Microsoft Edge.
Click the “Settings and more” menu.
Select the Settings option.
Click on AI innovations from the left pane.
Turn off the Copilot Mode toggle switch to disable Copilot on the new tab page, Actions, and Journeys features.
Click on Appearance from the left pane.
Click the “Copilot and sidebar settings” option under the “Other appearance settings” section.
(Optional) Turn off the “Show sidebar button” toggle switch.
(Optional) Turn off the “Always show sidebar” toggle switch.
Click the Copilot setting.
Turn off the “Show Copilot button on the toolbar” toggle switch.
Click on Languages from the left pane.
Turn off the “Use Copilot for writing on the web” toggle switch.

Once you complete the steps, the Copilot features will be disabled across the browser.

Why are you disabling the AI features on Microsoft Edge? Let me know in the comments.

FAQs about disabling AI features on Microsoft Edge

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about disabling the AI features on Microsoft Edge.

Can I disable all AI features in Microsoft Edge?

Yes. Microsoft Edge allows you to turn off nearly every AI-powered feature, including Copilot Mode, the Copilot button, sidebar integration, and writing assistance, directly from the browser’s settings.

Can I completely uninstall or remove the AI components from Edge?

No, you can disable or hide, but you cannot fully uninstall the components.

What happens when I turn off Copilot Mode in Edge?

Disabling Copilot Mode removes the AI-powered New Tab experience and turns off features like Actions and Journeys, restoring the traditional Edge start page.

How do I remove the Copilot button from the toolbar?

You can remove it by going to Settings > Appearance > Copilot and sidebar settings, then turning off the “Show Copilot” button in the toolbar.

Does disabling AI features affect browsing performance?

No. Turning off AI features only removes AI integrations and does not impact your browsing speed or performance.

Can I bring back Copilot later if I change my mind?

Yes. You can re-enable Copilot or any AI feature at any time by returning to the same settings page and turning the toggles back on.

Is there a way to disable writing with AI on websites?

Yes. Open Settings > Languages and turn off “Use Copilot for writing on the web” to disable AI writing suggestions.

Why would someone disable AI features in Edge?

Some users prefer a more traditional browsing experience or are concerned about data privacy and AI data collection, making it preferable to browse without AI integration.