I cannot get rid of copilot and it drives me nuts interfering with google

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I cannot get rid of copilot and it drives me nuts interfering with google

Delores Sublett 0

I have tried to follow instructiions for how to get rid of it, but my efferts have failed . I hate copilot. If I could remove it tomorrow I would. I need help. I managed to turn off the app, but cant get rid of the program. Please help. (Moderator's note: PII removed)

Delores Sublett 0 Reputation points

2025-12-11T00:30:24.9+00:00

I tried to follow instructions given on resolving the issue. They did not work.
John Magnuson 0 Reputation points

2026-06-01T14:36:38.1733333+00:00

I to am having the same issues and nothing removes this awful Copilot. I want it OFF. It is slowing down everything. I tried the powershell way - didn't work. I tried opening Word - File - Options but there is no Copilot to disable, but yet when I use Word i get the Copilot message at the top. Quit forcing these idiotic programs on us.

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Delores Sublett 0 Reputation points

2025-12-11T00:30:24.9+00:00

I tried to follow instructions given on resolving the issue. They did not work.
John Magnuson 0 Reputation points

2026-06-01T14:36:38.1733333+00:00

I to am having the same issues and nothing removes this awful Copilot. I want it OFF. It is slowing down everything. I tried the powershell way - didn't work. I tried opening Word - File - Options but there is no Copilot to disable, but yet when I use Word i get the Copilot message at the top. Quit forcing these idiotic programs on us.

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Hi Delores Sublett,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A Forum. and I’m really sorry to hear how much trouble Copilot has caused for you.

1 - You can uninstall the consumer Microsoft Copilot app if it appears in your Installed Apps list:

Open Settings → Apps → Installed Apps.
Find Copilot.
Click the three dots → Uninstall.

2 - If uninstall button is missing, you can use PowerShell

Open PowerShell as Administrator.
Run this command to find the package name: Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.Copilot"
Then remove it: Get-AppxPackage -Name "Microsoft.Copilot" | Remove-AppxPackage
Force removal with this command: Get-AppxPackage *Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage

3 - If your issue is with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Outlook) showing Copilot, you can turn Copilot OFF per app:

Open Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Go to File → Options → Copilot
Uncheck Enable Copilot
Restart the app

I look forward to receiving your update. Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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Hendrix-V 15,690 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-12-13T00:04:05.16+00:00

Hi,

I just wanted to follow up and check if the information I provided was helpful. If you have any further questions or updates regarding this issue, please feel free to let me know in the Comments section. I'd be happy to assist you.
John Magnuson 0 Reputation points

2026-06-01T14:37:13.5466667+00:00

I to am having the same issues and nothing removes this awful Copilot. I want it OFF. It is slowing down everything. I tried the powershell way - didn't work. I tried opening Word - File - Options but there is no Copilot to disable, but yet when I use Word i get the Copilot message at the top. Quit forcing these idiotic programs on us.

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