There’s another toggle switch here, Open Copilot using Alt+Spacebar shortcut, which you can disable so you don’t accidentally open the AI assistant using your keyboard.

To change Copilot Key action in Windows 11, customize it in Settings or use the Local Group Policy Editor to set a specific app to launch with the key.

5. Disable Copilot AI Recall is only one part of Windows’ AI integration. Copilot AI runs in the background, providing system-wide suggestions and automations.

To disable CoPilot GPO on Windows 11, open Group Policy Editor, and then navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows CoPilot.

feature or bug? you decide. Windows 11 updates are accidentally getting rid of Copilot, at least for now Copilot can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store if it's something you want.