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Is there a way we can NOT get that retarded AI bullshit. i don't want that trash on my computer.

Answer 1

Dear W. Eric LaPrarie,

I haven't received the message from you yet. If there is anything more that I can do for you or if anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Warm regards.

Answer 2

Dear W. Eric LaPrarie,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum.

You could try following these steps below to completely uninstall Copilot:

1. Attempt uninstall via PowerShell:
   • Press Windows + X, select Terminal (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin)
   • Run this command:

          Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.Windows.Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
     

   • Let the command run. If it completes without red error messages, the packages should be removed.
   • Restart your computer.
2. Disable Copilot via Registry:
   • Press the Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to the following key in the left pane: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
   • Right-click on the Windows key (folder), select New > Key, and name the new key WindowsCopilot.
   • Click on the new WindowsCopilot key you just created.
   • In the empty space on the right-hand side, right-click, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   • Name this new value exactly: TurnOffWindowsCopilot
   • Double-click the TurnOffWindowsCopilot value and set its "Value data" to 1.
   • Click OK.
   • Restart your computer.
   Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems, however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.
3. Uninstall Copilot via Settings:
   • Press Windows + I to go to Settings.
   • Select Apps > Installed Apps.
   • Select three dots of Copilot > Uninstall.

I wish this could help. If you have any further issues, I'm very happy to assist.

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