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Xtrios09 / Disable-Copilot

This project provides a simple Windows Registry script to disable Windows Copilot, Microsoft Edge sidebar, and Bing search suggestions. It helps users and administrators create a cleaner, distraction-free Windows environment by turning off AI and web-integrated features system-wide.

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🪟 Disable Windows Copilot & Bing Integration

This project provides a simple Windows Registry (.reg) script that disables Windows Copilot, Edge sidebar (HubsSidebar), and Bing search suggestions in Windows Search.

It’s ideal for users or IT administrators who prefer a cleaner, distraction-free Windows environment without Microsoft Copilot or Bing-powered suggestions.

📋 Features

  • 🚫 Disable Windows Copilot

    • Prevents Windows Copilot from running for both current user and all users (system-wide).

  • 🧭 Disable Microsoft Edge Sidebar

    • Removes the Edge sidebar ("Hubs Sidebar") which includes Copilot integration.

  • 🔍 Disable Bing Search Suggestions

    • Removes Bing-powered results from the Windows search box.

🧠 How It Works

This script modifies specific Windows Registry keys under both:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER (affecting the logged-in user)
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (affecting all users on the system)

Registry Changes

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot]
"TurnOffWindowsCopilot"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot]
"TurnOffWindowsCopilot"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
"HubsSidebarEnabled"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer]
"DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer]
"DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"=dword:00000001

⚙️ Usage

  1. Download the .reg file from this repository.
  2. Double-click the file to apply the changes.
  3. When prompted by Windows, click Yes to confirm adding the keys to the registry.
  4. Restart your PC (or log out and back in) for the changes to take effect.

🔄 Reverting Changes

If you want to re-enable Copilot or restore Bing search suggestions, you can:

  • Manually delete the registry keys above, or
  • Set all DWORD values back to 0 instead of 1.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Use at your own risk. Modifying the Windows Registry can impact system behavior. Always create a System Restore Point or Registry Backup before applying any changes.

🧑‍💻 Author

📦 GitHub: @Xtrios09

About

This project provides a simple Windows Registry script to disable Windows Copilot, Microsoft Edge sidebar, and Bing search suggestions. It helps users and administrators create a cleaner, distraction-free Windows environment by turning off AI and web-integrated features system-wide.

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License:MIT License