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AAbner
Iron Contributor
Aug 30, 2025

How to remove AI-related features from the Edge browser in the Windows 11 system

I wish to completely disable or uninstall all AI-related features in the Microsoft Edge browser (such as the Copilot sidebar, Bing AI, etc.). Please provide detailed instructions on how to do this.

 

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    jamesehen
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 04, 2025

    You can’t fully uninstall AI features from Edge, but you can disable most of them. In Edge settings, go to Sidebar and turn off Copilot/Discover. Under Privacy → Address bar and search, switch the default search engine to something other than Bing. If you want stricter control, use Group Policy or Registry edits to disable the sidebar completely. This way, Edge feels much lighter and free of unwanted AI tools.

  • Paulload's avatar
    Paulload
    Iron Contributor
    Sep 04, 2025
    1. Open Microsoft Edge.
    2. Click the Copilot (blue circle) icon in the top-right toolbar.
    3. Click the ... (Settings) icon on the sidebar that opens.
    4. Select Disable from the menu.

    This is the most noticeable removal for a cleaner interface.

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