Tip: How to Uninstall or Remove Copilot App in Windows 11 PC

Microsoft has started adding new Copilot app to Windows 11 devices. The new Copilot app replaces the old sidebar fly-out and Copilot system tray icon with a new native app that comes with its icon pinned to the Taskbar. In this article, we’ll review the new Copilot app and will discuss how to completely uninstall it in Windows 11.

New Copilot Native App Replaces Old Sidebar Fly-out in Windows 11

When Microsoft introduced Copilot AI tool in Windows 11 operating system, it was added as a permanent icon on the Taskbar near the Start button. When the user clicked on the icon, Copilot opened as a fly-out or sidebar at the right-side of the screen. Later Microsoft moved the Copilot icon to Taskbar notification area or system tray.

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Recently Microsoft started testing a new native app version of Copilot in Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. Microsoft was trying to replace the Copilot fly-out with a standalone app. Windows 11 builds such as 26080 (Dev), 26120 (Dev), 26227 (Canary) and later builds came with the new Copilot app bundled for testing purposes.

Microsoft also released the new Copilot app in the recent Windows 11 24H2 feature update that came preinstalled with new Copilot+ PCs.

Now Microsoft has started rolling out the new Copilot app to all Windows 11 devices via monthly updates. We received the new Copilot app in our Windows 11 23H2 device (build 22631.4037).

Following screenshot shows the new Copilot app live in action in Windows 11 operating system:

The new Copilot app works like a normal Windows 11 Store or UWP app such as Mail, Calculator, Notepad, etc. You can move, resize or snap the new Copilot app similar to other installed apps.

The Copilot app is actually a PWA (Progressive Web App) i.e. a web-powered version of Copilot. It uses the built-in msedgewebview2.exe (Microsoft Edge Web View) platform available in Windows 11.

If you open Microsoft Edge web browser and go to edge://apps/ page, you’ll see Copilot app available under installed apps list as shown in following screenshot:

So basically Microsoft has developed Copilot app as a PWA similar to the new Outlook app.

IMPORTANT: Please note that the previous WIN+C hotkey to launch and access Copilot fly-out no longer works as Copilot has been transformed into a native app. The new Copilot+ PCs will ship with a dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard to direct open Copilot. Old device users can use WIN+(number position for Copilot icon pinned to the Taskbar) to open Copilot.

Unpin or Remove Copilot Icon from Taskbar in Windows 11

Since Microsoft has developed the new Copilot app as a native app in Windows 11, users can easily get rid of its icon from the Taskbar. Just right-click on Copilot icon showing on the Taskbar and select Unpin from Taskbar option from the context menu.

It’ll immediately delete the Copilot icon from your Taskbar.

Add or Pin Copilot Icon to Windows 11 Taskbar

If you decide to add the Copilot icon again to your Taskbar, you can pin it using following steps:

1. Open Start Menu and search for Copilot app using the search box or all programs list.

2. Right-click on Copilot app and select Pin to Taskbar option.

It’ll pin the Copilot app icon to Windows 11 Taskbar again.

How to Get Rid of the Copilot App in Windows 11

Now it’s easier to get rid of the new Copilot AI app from Windows 11 as it’s available as a built-in or native app. You can uninstall or remove Copilot app using Settings app quickly and easily.

STEP 1: Open Settings app from Start Menu or by pressing WIN+I keys together.

STEP 2: Now click on “Apps” section or tab present in left-side pane.

STEP 3: In right-side pane, click on “Installed Apps” (Uninstall and manage apps on your PC) option.

STEP 4: Now look for Copilot app and click on click on the 3-dots menu button given next to it and select Uninstall option.

It’ll completely remove Copilot app from your Windows 11 device.

PS: You can also uninstall or remove Copilot app from Start Menu. Open Start Menu, go to programs list, right-click on Copilot app and select Uninstall option.

How to Reinstall Copilot App in Your Windows 11 Device

In future, if you want to use Copilot app again in your Windows 11 device, you can restore it using Microsoft Store app.

Here is the direct download link of Copilot app in Microsoft Store:

Download and Install Copilot AI App from Store in Windows 11

Just click on Get button and it’ll install Copilot app again in your Windows 11 computer.

Microsoft has also provided a dedicated installer to download and install Copilot app in Windows 11. You can download the Copilot installer executable using following link:

Direct Download Link for Copilot App Installer

It’ll automatically launch the Microsoft Store app page to install Copilot app in your device.

Also Check:

Disable or Remove Copilot Button or Icon from Microsoft Edge Toolbar

Windows 10 to Get Windows 11’s Copilot AI Feature Very Soon

How to Restore or Enable Classic Taskbar in Windows 11 (All Versions)