How to disable or uninstall Copilot from Windows 11

• Windows 11 includes multiple Copilot experiences, including the Copilot app, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Edge, Office apps, Notepad, and Outlook.
• The Copilot chatbot app and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app can be fully uninstalled from Settings.
• Copilot inside Office apps, Microsoft Edge, Notepad, and Outlook cannot be uninstalled but can be disabled.
• Disabling Copilot removes AI buttons, sidebars, and prompts without affecting core app functionality.

You can completely uninstall Copilot from Windows 11, and in this guide, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to remove it from your system and disable every remaining integration.

On Windows 11, Copilot is no longer a single feature. It exists across multiple layers of the operating system and Microsoft’s app ecosystem. You may encounter it as the standalone Copilot app, the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, Copilot in Microsoft Edge, Copilot inside Notepad, and Copilot embedded across Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

For some users, this deep integration is useful. For others, it raises concerns around privacy, performance, distraction, or simply unwanted AI features baked into everyday workflows. The good news is that Windows 11 gives you enough control to fully remove Copilot when it’s treated as an app, and to disable it when it’s built into system or productivity features.

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In this guide, I’ll show you how to disable or uninstall Copilot on Windows 11.

• Uninstall Copilot (chatbot app) from Windows 11
• Uninstall Copilot (Microsoft 365) from Windows 11
• Disable Copilot for Office apps on Windows 11
• Disable Copilot for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
• Disable Copilot for Notepad on Windows 11
• Disable Copilot for Outlook on Windows 11
• FAQs about removing Copilot from Windows 11

Uninstall Copilot (chatbot app) from Windows 11

The Copilot app gives you access to the Microsoft personal assistant AI, which replaces Cortana, to answer questions on any topic using natural language with text, images, and voice.

The app also includes Copilot Vision, which lets you share your screen with the chatbot for assistance with virtually anything you’re doing. In addition, you can also give the assistant access to your computer to help you find and open files, similar to the Windows Search feature. However, since the feature uses AI, you can use natural language to search and ask questions about the contents of the files on your device.

To uninstall the Copilot app on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Apps.

3. Click the Installed apps page.

4. Open the Copilot menu (three dots) on the right side.

5. Click the Uninstall button.

   

6. Click the Uninstall button again to confirm.

Once you complete the steps, the chatbot AI app will be removed from your computer.

Uninstall Copilot (Microsoft 365) from Windows 11

The Microsoft 365 Copilot app, previously known as the Microsoft 365 (Office) app, is a unified mobile app that integrates Office apps (such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with OneDrive, making it easier to create new documents or access existing ones.

The problem with this app is the “Copilot” branding, which uses the same Copilot icon as the chatbot app, and this is because it provides access to the chatbot to work with your files. However, if this app isn’t for you, it’s possible to uninstall it.

To remove the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Apps.

3. Click the Installed apps page.

4. Open the Microsoft 365 Copilot menu (three dots) on the right side.

5. Click the Uninstall button.

   

6. Click the Uninstall button again to confirm.

After you complete the steps, the Microsoft 365 app will be uninstalled from your device.

Disable Copilot for Office apps on Windows 11

If you have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, you will also find the Copilot icon in apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. If you’re using the Family subscription, Copilot will be available only to the account holder.

In this case, the AI assistant is integrated into each of the different apps to help you complete specific tasks. For example, in Excel, you can ask to review the data or create a formula. In Word, you can create or summarize text, and get help on how to use a specific feature. 

To disable Copilot from Microsoft Word or Excel, follow these steps:

1. Open Word or Excel.

2. Click on Options.

   Quick tip: If the app is already open with a document, click “File” and then select “Options.”

3. Click on Copilot.

4. Clear the “Enable Copilot” option to disable the AI feature.

   

5. Click the OK button.

6. Restart the app.

Once you complete the steps, Copilot will be disabled from the Microsoft 365 app.

Disable Copilot for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Microsoft has been integrating Copilot into its web browser. The assistant available on Edge is independent of the Copilot app for Windows 11, but it technically offers the same AI experience. 

While you can uninstall the Copilot app and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, you can only disable the AI assistant in the Microsoft 365 (Office) apps and on Microsoft Edge.

To disable the Copilot feature from Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Click the main menu (three dots) button from the top-right and click on Settings.

3. Click on Appearance from the left pane.

4. Click the “Copilot and sidebar” settings on the right side.

   

5. (Optional) Turn off the “Show sidebar button” toggle switch.

6. Click the Copilot setting.

   

7. Turn off the “Show Copilot button on the toolbar” toggle switch.

   

8. Turn off the “Show Copilot button on the bottom center of the Edge window” toggle switch.

9. Turn off the “Allow Copilot Vision to view your webpage” toggle switch.

After you complete the steps, Microsoft Edge will no longer show the Copilot button or sidebar.

Disable Copilot in Notepad on Windows 11

Notepad, once a simple note-taking app, now also offers AI capabilities with the addition of Copilot. Similar to Microsoft Edge, you cannot remove the Copilot, but it’s possible disable its features

To disable the Notepad AI features, use these steps:

1. Open the Notepad app.

2. Click the Settings button on the top right.

   

3. Turn off the Copilot toggle switch under the “AI Features” section to disable Rewrite, Summarize, and other features.

   

Once you complete the steps, the AI features will no longer be available in the note-taking app, and this action will also remove the Microsoft account prompt from Notepad.

Disable Copilot in Outlook on Windows 11

Microsoft Copilot in Outlook is an AI-powered assistant designed to help you manage the “inbox overwhelm” by summarizing, drafting, and organizing your communications. One more time, you cannot remove the feature, but you can disable it.

To disable Copilot in the (new) Outlook app or web, follow these steps:

1. Open the Outlook app or web.

2. Click on Settings (gear button) from the top-right.

   

3. Click on Copilot.

4. Clear the “Turn on Copilot” option to disable the AI feature.

   

5. Click the Save button.

After you complete the steps, Copilot will be disabled in the Outlook web or desktop app for Windows 11.

FAQs about removing Copilot from Windows 11

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about uninstalling or disabling Copilot on Windows 11.

Can you completely remove Copilot from Windows 11?

You can fully uninstall Copilot when it’s delivered as an app, including the Copilot chatbot app and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. Copilot features built into Edge, Office apps, Notepad, and Outlook cannot be removed but can be disabled.

What Copilot versions can be uninstalled on Windows 11?

Windows 11 allows uninstalling two Copilot-related apps from Settings, including the Copilot chatbot app and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app (formerly the Microsoft 365 or Office app).

Does disabling Copilot remove all AI buttons and prompts?

Yes. Disabling Copilot removes AI icons, sidebars, rewrite tools, and Copilot prompts without affecting the core functionality of the app.

Will uninstalling the Copilot app remove Copilot from Edge or Office?

No. The Copilot app is separate from Copilot integrations in Edge and Microsoft 365 apps. You must disable Copilot individually inside each app.

Does disabling Copilot affect app performance or stability?

No. Disabling Copilot does not break or limit standard features in Windows 11, Edge, Office apps, Notepad, or Outlook.

Can Copilot be re-enabled after disabling it?

Yes. All Copilot settings can be turned back on at any time from the same settings pages where they were disabled.

Does disabling Copilot improve privacy on Windows 11?

Disabling Copilot prevents AI-powered features from accessing content, prompts, or screen data inside supported apps, which can reduce data exposure for users concerned about privacy.

Update January 15, 2026: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.