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Scottil
Brass Contributor
Jun 23, 2026

Easy way to let me uninstall or remove copilot from windows 10?

I don't like Copilot popping up from time to time. It takes up space on the taskbar and seems to run in the background, so the goal is to remove or disable it completely. There are many guides online...
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YatesGriffin
Iron Contributor
Jun 23, 2026

Hiding Copilot entries inside Microsoft Edge acts as a vital supplementary measure that, paired with system-wide disabling tools, lets you fully remove copilot from windows 10 and eliminate Copilot across your entire device.

How to Remove Copilot from Windows 10

Method 1: Graphical quick disable in Edge settings

  • Open Microsoft Edge browser
  • Click the three-dot top-right menu and select Settings
  • Enter Sidebar page, locate Copilot option and turn off Show Copilot
  • Switch to Appearance page, disable the Show Copilot icon switch

Method 2: Permanently Disable via the Registry Editor

  • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  • Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

  • Right-click in the blank space on the right and create a DWORD value named HubsSidebarEnabled
  • Double-click the DWORD value and set the value data to 0
  • Close the Registry Editor and restart Microsoft Edge for the changes to take effect

After completing the steps above, Copilot will no longer appear in Edge’s sidebar or toolbar. Disabling Copilot in the browser alone will not turn off system-level Windows Copilot. You’ll need to use system-level methods—such as PowerShell, Group Policy, or the Registry—to completely remove Copilot from Windows 10, covering both the system and browser levels.

ps

  • Changes to graphics settings will take effect only after you restart Edge.
  • Back up the registry entries before editing them so you can restore them if the system malfunctions.
  • This method applies only to Microsoft Edge; Chrome and other third-party browsers are not affected.