Can all Windows 11 users uninstall Copilot?

No, only administrators of managed Enterprise, Pro, and EDU devices can currently uninstall the free Copilot app.

Will Microsoft 365 Copilot also be removed?

The uninstall option only applies to the free Microsoft Copilot app; the version linked with paid M365 subscriptions will remain installed.

What other issues does the latest Windows 11 Insider Build fix?

The update addresses issues like File Explorer crashes, duplicate print dialogs, and cutoff shutdown warnings, alongside the Copilot changes.

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Windows 11 Admins Gain Copilot Uninstall Option

12 Jan

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Summary

Admins can now uninstall the free Copilot app on Windows 11.
This feature is limited to Enterprise, Pro, and EDU users.
Paid M365 Copilot subscriptions will remain installed.

Windows 11 Admins Gain Copilot Uninstall Option

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build (26220.7535) that allows administrators to uninstall the free Copilot application. This change is specifically targeted at managed workplace devices and is available to Enterprise, Pro, and Education users. The ability to remove Copilot is contingent on the app not being launched in the past 28 days, and it primarily aims to eliminate redundant installations when a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription is also present.

While this move offers some users relief from what they perceive as forced AI integration, it's important to note that the version of Copilot tied to paid Microsoft 365 subscriptions will continue to be installed. Microsoft has implemented a new Group Policy, 'RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp,' to manage this uninstall process. Users who uninstall Copilot can still choose to reinstall it at a later time if they wish.

This specific update to Copilot management arrives as part of a broader set of fixes addressing various issues within Windows 11. These include problems with File Explorer crashing, duplicate print dialogs, and a cutoff shutdown warning. However, some known issues, such as Bluetooth battery level display problems and a crashing Settings app, persist in the Insider Preview Build.