Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead
Microsoft is allowing users to uninstall the Copilot app from Windows 11, responding to user criticism. This change is part of a broader effort to provide more control over the AI features integrated into the operating system. The new option can be accessed through Group Policy settings in the April 2026 Update.
- ▪Microsoft has introduced a new Group Policy option to remove the Copilot app from Windows 11.
- ▪The decision comes after users expressed dissatisfaction with the deep integration of Copilot into the operating system.
- ▪The policy can be found under User Configuration in the Administrative Templates section.
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Microsoft appears to be softening its aggressive AI push in Windows 11 by making it easier for users and organizations to completely remove the Copilot app from their PCs. The move comes after continued criticism from users who felt Microsoft integrated Copilot too deeply into Windows without offering enough control over the experience. According to findings from Windows Latest, Microsoft quietly introduced a new Group Policy option in the Windows 11 April 2026 Update that allows administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app system-wide. The policy, named “Remove Microsoft Copilot app,” can be found under User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI.
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