If you are annoyed by the Copilot icon in Edge browser then this tutorial is for you, In this tutorial, we are going to learn How to Hide Copilot icon from Microsoft Edge easily.
Companies are focusing on AI and are trying to implement the use of AI in their software to improve user’s experience and productivity. In this race, Microsoft is not lagging behind.
Recently Microsoft invested a significant amount in ChatGPT and started implementing it in their product such as Windows 11 and Microsoft Edge.
If you are using Microsoft Edge while browsing the internet, you must be aware of a Copilot icon present in the right corner.
Previously we had posted various tutorials, such as How to stop Microsoft Edge running in background. Today, In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to hide the Copilot icon.
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What is Microsoft edge Copilot?
The Copilot is an AI-based feature built into the Microsoft Edge browser that provides users with helpful suggestions, tips, and assistance while browsing. Copilot uses machine learning algorithms to analyze user behaviour and context in real-time, allowing it to offer relevant recommendations and information.
Now that we have learned about Copilot in Edge let’s proceed with the tutorial on how to turn off edge copilot.
Methods to Hide copilot icon in Microsoft Edge
There are two ways for users to turn off the copilot icon in Microsoft Edge, and this article discusses both in detail.
- Using an in-built option (recommended)
- Use the registry option
Now that, we have learned what are the different ways to remove the Copilot icon from Microsoft, here are both methods in detail, along with snapshots.
1. Remove the Copilot Button or Icon from the Microsoft Edge Toolbar
Step 1 : First, open Microsoft Edge in Compute and then click on the three-dot button to open the option menu.
Step 2 : Now, from the menu, click on the settings option.
Step 3 : From the left sidebar, under setting options, click on the Sidebar option and further options will be available on the right side of the screen.
Step 4 : Here, in the first option, you will find the Show copilot option as Enable. Click and toggle off the option.
In this way, you can disable copilot button in the edge. We have another method as well in case you are interested in knowing the registry method.
2. Hide Copilot icon from Microsoft Edge using Registry Editor
Method 1 was simple and easy to use and is also the recommended one, but in case you are curious and want to explore other method then this registry editor is for you, here are the steps that you need to follow.
Step 1: First, you need to open Registry Editor in Windows 11/10. To do so, click on the start button, and in search, type RUN. You can even open the RUN option by pressing the Win+R button from the keyboard and typing Regedit. After typing, press OK.
Step 2 : Registry Editor will be open, now navigate to the below path.
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Step 3: The next step is to add a new key under the Microsoft key. To do so, click on Microsoft and right-click. Select New, then Key, and name it Edge.
Step 4 : Now select Edge key that you had created and in the right-side pane, right-click and select the “New > DWORD (32-bit) Value” option. Name the new DWORD as HubsSidebarEnabled. (Only rename the key and don’t change any value.)
Step 6 : After saving the registry, restart the browser and Copilot is turnoff in the edge. Restart the Edge browser, and your Copilot will be hidden.
This method removes copilot from Microsoft Edge. If you need the copilot back, keep reading the post.
How to enable Copilot in Microsoft Edge
If in case you want to enable the copilot then here are the steps that you need to follow.
To start with, you need to remember which of the above methods you used to disable copilot in Edge. If you have chosen method 1, you need to follow the steps below.
Step 1 : Open Microsoft Edge in your computer and click on the three-dot button to open the option and from that select Settings.
Step 2 : Now click on the Sidebar option from the Right side menu and then click on Copilot option under App and notification settings.
Step 3 : Here you will see the Show Copilot option which is off, toggle the button to turn it on.
In this way, you can enable copilot in Edge.
If you had used method 2, i.e. using Registry editor, then you need to follow the below steps.
Step 1 : Firstly, open RUN by pressing Win+R and then type Regedit to open the registry editor in Windows.
Step 2 : Now, navigate to the below path
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\MicrosoftStep 3 : You will find, Edge key that you had created to disable copilot, click on that and delete the HubsSidebarEnabled new from the right-side pane.
In this way, you can enable the copilot icon in Edge browser.
Video tutorial on Disable Copilot from edge
FAQ (Hide Copilot icon from Microsoft Edge)
1. How do I remove the Copilot from my Edge?
If you are looking for instructions on how to uninstall Microsoft Copilot, here are the steps to turn it off from the setting options.
2. What is Microsoft Edge Copilot?
Edge Copilot is an AI-powered tool that helps users search companions and offers features like smart suggestions and personalized recommendations.
Wrapping Up
Hope reading this article, you are able to hide Copilot icon from Microsoft Edge using two methods. If you have any problem in following the tutorial, feel free to use comment section and in case you want us to cover any other issue, you can let us know on Facebook – Solution Exist.
