How to Remove Copilot From Windows 11 Taskbar

Copilot is the latest item on the Windows 11 taskbar alongside Task View, Search, and Widgets buttons. Copilot could be a handy feature for some but there are still some users who don’t want to use it and want a clutter-free Windows 11 taskbar. Whatever the reasons are, this post will show how to remove Copilot from the taskbar in Windows 11.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Copilot is like having a helpful digital buddy right on your Windows 11 computer, thanks to the KB5030310 update. It’s there to lend you a hand with a wide range of tasks, such as searching the web, giving you summaries and insights on text documents, tweaking your computer settings, and even linking up with other apps on your PC.

Starting with the September 2023 update, Copilot is now in preview mode for Windows 11. But there’s a catch – it’s currently rolling out in specific places like North America, parts of South America, and Asia. However, don’t fret; the company plans to make this chatbot available in more regions down the road.

How to Remove Copilot From Windows 11 Taskbar

Just like when you want to get rid of the news and interests widget on Windows 11, you have a few options to turn off Copilot from your taskbar. The good news is, that you can easily remove the Copilot icon from your Windows 11 taskbar if you don’t find it useful for your daily tasks.

1. Go to Windows Settings. For quick access, simply press and hold the Win+I to open Settings directly.
2. Select the Personalization tab and click on the Taskbar option.

Taskbar

3. Now, here simply toggle off the Copilot option. After that, the Copilot option won’t be visible on your Windows 11 taskbar.

Get Rid of Copilot From Windows 11 Taskbar

Alternative Way

• Right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.

Taskbar settings

• It will take you directly to the taskbar settings. Turn off or disable Copilot from appearing on the taskbar.

Is Windows 11 Copilot Worth Using?

It appears that Microsoft hasn’t really brought anything groundbreaking to the table with Windows 11 Copilot. It still relies on the same basic Bing AI chat. You’re presented with the same three conversation styles: Creative, Balanced, or Precise, and you can begin a conversation by posting your question. If you ever want to start a new conversation, simply click on the chat icon located on the left side of the text box.

That’s it. These were the steps to remove the copilot from the Windows 11 taskbar with ease. 

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