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How to uninstall Copilot Preview?
After upgrading my operating system to 23H2, I noticed a new persistent presence on my taskbar - Copilot Preview. Despite my attempts to remove the icon, it keeps reappearing. Although Copilot does not seem to be actively running, it is located in the Program Files\WindowsApps directory, where I am unable to access or modify its permissions. I am now considering whether it is safe to delete all Copilot files, as the application does not appear in any of my uninstallers. I located all the related files using Everything. Here is a snapshot of some of the files.
- If none of the above methods fully remove or disable Copilot, it may be a persistent feature of Windows 11 that the OS expects to be there. Microsoft often integrates features that cannot be completely uninstalled, but they can typically be hidden or disabled. If you are uncomfortable modifying system settings, consider waiting for a future update that may give more control over integrated features.
- Right-click on the Copilot Preview icon in the taskbar and select "Unpin from taskbar". And right-click on the icon again and select "Exit" (or "Close" if it's not an option).
- Open Visual Studio Code.
Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
In the search bar, type Copilot Preview to find the extension.
Once you find it, click the Uninstall button next to the Copilot Preview extension. - It is a system app and can't be deleted. However, you can disable it in settings.
- Right-click on the Copilot Preview icon in the Taskbar and select "Remove from Taskbar." This will remove the icon, but the app itself will still be present.
