This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Settings agentic search experience for all users on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs.
Starting in Windows 11, version 24H2 with KB5062660 on Copilot+ PCs, the agent in Windows Settings is a feature that uses on-device AI to help you find and change settings on your PC. It can also help you troubleshoot issues by providing recommendations and automating tasks based on your input.
The agent guides users through finding and changing settings, offering relevant information and recommendations. With user permission, it can automate the process of changing settings. This feature enhances search within Windows Settings by enabling natural language queries and utilizing an AI model for intelligent search suggestions.
If the agent is enabled, users can access it by opening Settings and typing their question in the search box. The agent provides relevant information and recommendations based on the user's input.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.5074 (24H2), as part of the Copilot+ PC experience, the agent in Settings helps you quickly find and change settings. Initially available on Snapdragon®-powered Copilot+ PCs, agent in Settings now supports AMD- and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Microsoft is providing a direct navigation link to the corresponding settings page from the agent search results on Copilot+ PCs.
The agent in Windows Settings experience currently works only if your primary display language is set to English.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.5790 (Dev 25H2), build 26120.5790 (Beta 24H2), build 26100.6713 (RP 24H2), and build 26200.6713 (RP 25H2), Microsoft is beginning to roll out the new agent in Settings experience to Windows Insiders with their primary display language is set to French.
References:
Configure the agent in Windows Settings
Learn how to configure the agent in Windows Settings.
learn.microsoft.com
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the Settings agentic search experience.
EXAMPLE: Agent in Windows Settings enabled and disabled
Contents
- Option One: Enable or Disable Settings Search Agent in Local Group Policy Editor
- Option Two: Enable or Disable Settings Search Agent using REG file
The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
All editions can use Option Two to configure the same policy.
1 Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
2 Navigate to the policy location below in the left pane of the Local Group Policy Editor. (see screenshot below)
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI
3 In the right pane of Windows AI in the Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Disable Settings agentic search experience policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)
4 Do step 5 (enable) or step 6 (disable) below for what you want.
5 Enable Settings Search Agent
This is the default setting.
A) Select (dot) Not Configured. (see screenshot below)
B) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below.
6 Disable Settings Search Agent
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below)
B) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below.
7 You can now close the Local Group Policy Editor if you like.
1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want.
2 Enable Settings Search Agent
This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Enable_Settings_agentic_search_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
"DisableSettingsAgent"=-3 Disable Settings Search Agent
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Disable_Settings_agentic_search_for_all_users.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
"DisableSettingsAgent"=dword:000000014 Save the .reg file to your desktop.
5 If you have Smart App Control turned on, you will need to unblock the downloaded REG file.
6 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.
7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
8 If Settings is currently open, then close and reopen Settings to apply.
9 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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