With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced Copilot as a built‑in AI assistant designed to enhance productivity and user experience. While Copilot can be useful in many scenarios, some organizations may prefer to disable it for compliance, security, or user experience reasons. Using Microsoft Intune, administrators can centrally manage this setting and enforce policies across all enrolled devices. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to disable Copilot using Intune, ensuring you maintain control over your environment while aligning with organizational requirements.
Notes & Consideration
- Windows 11 23H2 and later: Copilot is integrated into the OS, so disabling requires the following settings.
- Windows 11 24H2: Copilot is packaged as a separate app. In this case, disabling may require removing or blocking the Copilot app in addition to the policy.
- Group Policy alternative: For hybrid environments, you can also use the GPO setting Turn off Windows Copilot with updated ADMX templates
Step by Step: Disable Copilot via Intune Settings Catalog
Follow the steps below to create an Intune settings catalog policy to turn off Copilot in Windows 11.
Go to the Intune Admin Center → Devices → Configuration profiles → Create profile and select the following details.
- Platform: Windows 10 and later.
- Profile type: Settings catalog
Click on Create.
On the Create profile page, enter a profile Name & Description, and click on Next.
- On the Configuration settings tab, select Add settings
- On the Settings picker, search Windows AI and select Windows AI from the search results.
- Select “Turn off Copilot in Windows” settings from the list.
- Close the settings picker window.
The Windows AI section of the Intune Settings Catalog provides administrators with granular controls to manage Microsoft’s AI features in Windows 11. Key settings include “Turn off Copilot in Windows”, which disables the built‑in AI assistant, and controls for Windows Recall, a feature that captures screen snapshots for timeline search. These settings allow organizations to decide whether to enable or restrict AI‑driven experiences like Copilot, Recall, and other emerging AI integrations (such as Image Creator in Paint). By centralizing these options in Intune, admins can enforce consistent policies across devices, ensuring compliance, security, and user experience alignment while still taking advantage of AI features where appropriate.
Move the slider to the right side for the “Turn off Copilot in Windows” setting to disable Copilot.
On the ‘Assignment’ page, assign the policy to the required group and click on Next.
Review the policy details on the Review + create page and click on Create to complete policy creation.
The policy is now created. You can check the assignment status from Windows Devices > Configuration > <Policy Name>
By disabling Copilot through Intune, organizations gain greater control over the Windows 11 experience and ensure that devices remain aligned with corporate policies. Whether the goal is to reduce distractions, meet compliance requirements, or maintain a standardized environment, Intune provides a centralized and scalable way to enforce this setting across all managed endpoints. For administrators already leveraging Intune for device security and configuration, this policy fits seamlessly into existing workflows. To continue strengthening your Intune strategy, explore related guides on configuring firewall rules, collecting device inventory, and deploying security baselines—all of which help build a secure and well‑managed endpoint environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Does disabling Copilot affect other Windows AI features?
No. The Intune policy specifically targets Copilot. Other AI features, like Recall or Paint Image Creato,r must be managed separately through their own settings.
Q2. Can I re‑enable Copilot later if my organization changes its policy?
Yes. Simply edit the Intune Settings Catalog profile and set Turn off Copilot in Windows to Disabled or remove the policy assignment.
Q3. Is this supported on Windows 10 devices?
No. Copilot is only integrated into Windows 11 (23H2 and later). Windows 10 devices are unaffected by this setting.
Q4. What happens if I apply the policy but Copilot is still visible?
Check the OS version. On Windows 11 24H2, Copilot is packaged as a separate app, so you may also need to block or uninstall the Copilot app in addition to applying the Intune policy.
Q5. How long does it take for the policy to apply?
Policy application depends on Intune sync cycles. Typically, devices check in every 8 hours, but users can force a sync from the Company Portal or Settings app.
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