How to completely remove microsoft copilot

To remove Microsoft Copilot from the places you can control on a device, hide visible entry points, uninstall any Copilot app package, and stop Windows from putting it back through updates or policy where that is supported. If one layer remains, Copilot can return after a Windows update, a sign-in, or a managed-device refresh. This guide separates the Windows app, Edge sidebar controls, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Which Copilot are you removing?

Microsoft Copilot is not the same on every device. On Windows, you may see a taskbar button, a startup entry, an Installed Apps listing, or a tray icon. In Edge, Copilot is a browser control. In Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot or Copilot Chat depends on app and license context. On mobile, it is a separate app package tied to a Microsoft Account. See Microsoft’s Copilot terms and Microsoft support’s guidance on Copilot in Edge and Microsoft 365 behavior. (Copilot terms of use) (Microsoft Support: Browse with Copilot) (Microsoft Support: Use Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps)

• Windows Copilot: taskbar and system UI on Windows 11, with similar cleanup paths on some Windows 10 builds.
• Microsoft Copilot app: the Windows app or mobile app package that can be uninstalled.
• Edge Copilot: browser sidebar or toolbar access, separate from the Windows app.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot / Copilot Chat: app and workflow features inside Microsoft 365 apps.

If the device is managed by work or school, local removal may be replaced by policy, provisioning, or update control. On those devices, admin changes matter more than personal settings, and Microsoft’s documentation for app provisioning and policy-based deployment is the better reference point than local UI changes. (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

📊 Copilot terms also cover conversations through Microsoft 365 apps. Source: Copilot.

What you'll need

Removal starts with simple UI cleanup, then moves to admin-level tools if Copilot returns. Check which Windows edition you have before using policy steps. Some paths need administrator access, and some legacy disable methods are build-dependent rather than universal. Microsoft documents the PowerShell package commands, while older policy or registry workarounds may not apply on every build. (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

• A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC with admin access, or the ability to ask an admin for policy changes.
• PowerShell for package removal.
• Registry Editor for legacy cleanup on systems where policy tools are unavailable.
• A restart and a second sign-in check.
• For managed PCs, access to Group Policy Editor or the device management console.

How do I remove Microsoft Copilot from Windows 11?

On Windows 11, start by removing the visible entry points, then uninstall the app, then check that it does not return after update checks. Hiding the button alone is not full removal. Microsoft’s supported uninstall flow starts in Settings, and PowerShell is the deeper cleanup path when the app is still present or reappears. (Microsoft Support: Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows) (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage)

1. Right-click the Copilot taskbar icon and remove it from the taskbar if the menu offers that option.
2. Open Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, find Copilot, and choose Uninstall.
3. Open Settings > Apps > Startup and turn off any Copilot entry.
4. Check the system tray and sign out, then sign back in to confirm the icon stays gone.
5. Run Windows Update and recheck Installed Apps, because Windows Update can sometimes restore the package.

Say your Windows 11 desktop still shows Copilot after uninstalling the app. That usually means one layer remains, such as a taskbar pin, a startup entry, or a provisioned package that Windows can put back after an update.

Microsoft documents uninstalling apps through Settings and managing app packages with PowerShell; that combination is the reliable path when a package is present in Installed Apps but still shows up again after a refresh. (Microsoft Support: Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

How do I stop Copilot from coming back?

To keep Copilot from reappearing, remove the package and then block re-provisioning where your edition and device management allow it. On supported Pro and Enterprise systems, Group Policy may be available on some builds, but Microsoft’s current Windows documentation and PowerShell package tools are the more stable reference points for reinstall prevention and verification. Treat registry or policy methods as build-dependent rather than universal. (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

1. Open gpedit.msc and check the Windows Copilot policy under Local Group Policy Editor if your edition supports it.
2. Open Registry Editor and check the Copilot key path used by the legacy disable method.
3. Open PowerShell as administrator and remove the package for the current user with Get-AppxPackage and Remove-AppxPackage.
4. Remove provisioned packages so new user profiles do not get Copilot back after sign-in or update.
5. Restart, sign in again, and confirm Copilot is absent from Installed Apps, the taskbar, and startup.

Copyable PowerShell commands

Current user:

Get-AppxPackage *Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage

All users:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Copilot* | ForEach-Object { Remove-AppxPackage -Package $_.PackageFullName -AllUsers }

Provisioned package removal:

Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object { $_.DisplayName -like '*Copilot*' } | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online

Verification:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Copilot*
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object { $_.DisplayName -like '*Copilot*' }

Suppose a shared laptop gets Copilot back after Patch Tuesday. That usually points to a provisioned package or a policy refresh, not a failed uninstall.

Microsoft’s appx module docs cover package discovery, removal for a current user, and provisioning cleanup for new profiles. Use those commands as the verification baseline after any update cycle. (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

Copilot removal decision matrix

This table separates hide, disable, uninstall, and block reinstallation. Use it to match the action to the scope. A taskbar hide is quick. A block against reinstallation is what keeps Copilot gone after updates and new user sign-ins.

How do I remove Copilot from Edge, Office, and phone?

Edge, Microsoft 365 apps, and phones each have separate Copilot controls. Removing the Windows app does not remove browser Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot. The browser sidebar can be hidden in Edge, Microsoft 365 Copilot depends on app and license context, and the phone app needs its own uninstall path. Microsoft’s Edge and Microsoft 365 support pages make those scope boundaries explicit. (Microsoft Support: Browse with Copilot) (Microsoft Support: Use Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps)

Edge

Open Edge settings and turn off the Copilot button or sidebar entry. A Windows app uninstall does not change Edge. Microsoft support says Browse with Copilot uses Microsoft cloud services, so Edge needs its own setting change even after you remove the Windows package. (Microsoft Support: Browse with Copilot) (Microsoft Support: Browse with Copilot)

1. Open Edge > Settings > Sidebar or the Copilot toolbar settings for your build.
2. Turn off the Copilot button or hide the Copilot icon if the option appears.
3. Close and reopen Edge, then confirm the sidebar no longer shows Copilot.

Microsoft 365 apps

In Word or Excel, Copilot and Copilot Chat sit inside the app workflow. Removing the Windows Copilot app does not remove Microsoft 365 Copilot. If a license or sign-in issue is involved, Microsoft support documents how Copilot availability depends on Microsoft 365 app context and subscription state. (Microsoft Support: Use Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps)

1. Check the Microsoft 365 app sign-in and license state.
2. Use the relevant Microsoft 365 app settings or admin controls for Copilot features.
3. If the prompt is tied to access or connectivity, run the Microsoft support troubleshooter for the license or connection issue.

Phone

On Android or iPhone, remove the Copilot app like any other mobile app. That does not change the Windows installation on a PC. The Microsoft Copilot terms apply to the app on a computer or mobile device, and users must have a Microsoft Account to use Copilot.

1. Open the app list on the phone.
2. Delete or uninstall Microsoft Copilot.
3. Sign out of the Microsoft Account if the app remains tied to the device.

Common mistakes

Most failed removals come from stopping too early. Hiding the button is not uninstalling the app. Uninstalling the app is not the same as removing policy or provisioning. Edge controls do not remove the Windows app. Microsoft 365 changes do not remove the browser or desktop package.

• Only hiding the icon: the app can still launch from Installed Apps or update again later.
• Skipping provisioning cleanup: new users may get Copilot back after sign-in.
• Mixing product scopes: Edge, Windows, and Microsoft 365 each need separate removal steps.
• Ignoring managed policy: an admin refresh can restore Copilot on work devices.

Common first-timer mistake: a laptop shows no taskbar icon after a restart, so the removal looks complete. Then Windows Update restores the package because the installed app was removed, but the provisioned copy was left behind. For another update-path scenario, see Windows Update won’t update for hidden package or policy issues.

Frequently asked questions

How do I permanently disable Microsoft Copilot?

Permanent removal needs three layers: hide the entry point, uninstall the package, and block reinstallation where your edition and device management allow it. On Pro or Enterprise, use gpedit.msc only if the relevant Copilot policy exists on your build. Then verify with PowerShell and provisioned-package checks. Build support matters here, so do not assume one legacy toggle applies everywhere.

How do I remove Microsoft Copilot from my computer?

Start with Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, uninstall Copilot, then remove any startup entry and restart. If the app returns, use PowerShell to remove the package for the current user and all users, then clear the provisioned copy. Microsoft’s package cmdlets are the authoritative reference for that cleanup. (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

How do I remove Microsoft Copilot from the taskbar?

Right-click the Copilot icon and remove it if the menu allows that, or open taskbar settings and turn the Copilot entry off. That hides the button only. It does not uninstall the app or stop reinstallation after updates, so it should be treated as a visibility change rather than removal.

How do I remove Microsoft Copilot from Windows 10?

On some Windows 10 builds, the same general cleanup steps apply: remove the taskbar or startup presence, uninstall from Settings > Apps, and check for policy or PowerShell cleanup if it comes back. The menu names may differ slightly, and Copilot availability differed by release, so do not assume every Windows 10 build behaves the same way. Use Microsoft’s general Windows uninstall guidance plus the appx package commands to confirm what remains. (Microsoft Support: Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows) (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage)

Will uninstalling Copilot stop it from coming back after updates?

No. Uninstalling removes the current app package, but Windows Update or a provisioned package can restore it. To keep it gone, remove the package, clear provisioning, and confirm the device is not under a policy that restores Copilot at sign-in. Microsoft’s appx module docs show how to verify both the installed and provisioned states. (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

Can I remove Microsoft Copilot with PowerShell?

Yes. Use Get-AppxPackage to find the package, then Remove-AppxPackage for the current user. On managed or multi-user systems, remove the package for all users and remove the provisioned copy so new profiles do not receive it again. Microsoft documents both cmdlets and the provisioning cleanup flow in the appx module. (Microsoft Learn: Get-AppxPackage) (Microsoft Learn: Remove-AppxPackage)

Does Group Policy still disable Copilot?

It can on supported Pro and Enterprise systems, but whether it works depends on the Windows build and the specific policy surface available on that release. Check gpedit.msc first, then verify with a restart and a sign-in test. If it fails, move to PowerShell and provisioning cleanup instead of assuming the policy is universally effective.

How do I remove Copilot from my phone?

Uninstall the Microsoft Copilot app from Android or iPhone, then sign out of the Microsoft Account if the app still shows account data. That removal affects only the phone. It does not change the Copilot app on Windows or the browser controls in Edge, which must be managed separately.