Copilot removal Archives

Winsage

January 19, 2026

Copilot Uninstall Lands On Managed Windows But With Catches

IT administrators can now uninstall the Microsoft Copilot app from managed Windows devices under specific conditions. This option is available only for devices running an Insider Preview of Windows 11 and is designed for Enterprise, Pro, and Education editions. The Group Policy named RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp allows this uninstallation, but it requires that the Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Microsoft Copilot app are installed, the app must not have been user-installed, and it must remain unopened for 28 days. The policy aims to prevent accidental removals and ensure organizations consider the app's deprecation thoughtfully. For unmanaged PCs, users can hide the Copilot button and disable it in Startup Apps to minimize its presence, but a straightforward uninstallation method is not yet available.

Winsage

March 18, 2025

Microsoft Just Uninstalled Copilot From Your PC

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update addressed 57 security vulnerabilities, including seven critical zero-day flaws, and is recommended for all Windows users. Users who installed updates KB5053598 for Windows 11 or KB5053606 for Windows 10 may find that Copilot has been unpinned from the taskbar and uninstalled. Microsoft stated that this issue does not affect the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The company is working on a new update to restore access to Copilot, but users can reinstall it from the Microsoft Store. Some users are looking for ways to disable Copilot, and tools are available for its removal.