Epic fail trying to remove CoPilot and Bing completely from Win 11 Pro


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After researching online (and, yes, even using CoPilot), I attempted to totally remove these programs following the instructions provided. This involved using Group Policy Editor to remove CoPilot and Registry Editor to remove Bing. While my changes were accepted with no error indications, upon restart, there was no discernable succes in removing these programs.

Any ideas why I cant remove these "features"?
 

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You can try REVO Uninstaller.
 

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I disabled Copilot by using O&O Shutup!

As for Bing, I don't have that or any widgets, because I uninstalled Edge. However that might be a bridge too far for some!

But as has been posted, try a specific uninstaller.
 

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Yep. REVO Uninstaller (free)
Just make sure to do the "Scan" for leftovers and remove all that stuff too.





For example...

00000 REVO Junk Removal.webp









Option Two, step #3 and onward, here...

 
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Thanks to all who replied.

As recommended/suggested above, I have used REVO to uninstall/remove BING. I have not yet verified the success of this removal, but at least REVO found it and (supposedly) removed it.
It offered no options for removal of CoPilot.

As for "O&O Shutup!", after reading comments on their web site, I feel that it's too risky for me to try for removing CoPilot (O&O Shutup!'s tendrils extend too deeply within the OS for my comfort).
 

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As for "O&O Shutup!", after reading comments on their web site, I feel that it's too risky for me to try for removing CoPilot (O&O Shutup!'s tendrils extend too deeply within the OS for my comfort).
O&O ShutUp! doesn't remove Copilot, it merely disables it as far as I know. At present, on my system, Copilot is disabled. I do however have the option to uninstall Copilot because of EU Digital Markets Act option. I haven't suffered any negative effects using O&O ShutUp! since I installed it last year.

To be honest, changing my Windows region to take advantage of the DMA, has been one of my better decisions implemented on my system. There's a lot to thank EU regulations for as far as I'm concerned.
 

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It offered no options for removal of CoPilot.


In REVO Copilot should be on the "Windows Apps" tab.

Anyway, here's the tutorial for uninstalling CoPilot.

 

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To be honest, changing my Windows region to take advantage of the DMA, has been one of my better decisions implemented on my system.

How were you able to do that?
 

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How were you able to do that?
Apparently as easy as setting the region in the Control Panel then deleting a reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\DeviceRegion. Then Windows will rebuild the device region.
The Google Machine tells me WinToys can do this as well.
 

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Apparently as easy as setting the region in the Control Panel then deleting a reg key

Yeah, but there are a lot of settings in the Region section of Control Panel. What specifically are you looking at?

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\DeviceRegion

You talking about deleting these keys on the right, entirely? Yes? And then leaving the DeviceRegion folder on the left, empty?
 

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It offered no options for removal of CoPilot.
If you've already "tampered" with removing a program, Revo has difficulty in finding the components to remove. Used initially/originally, in the first instance, it's almost infallible in removing and cleaning up

Often suggested when a program can't be found, it sometimes helps to re-install the target program, then re-run Revo

Make sure you sue the advanced option to remove all leftovers

For installed programs :
Install and run RevoUninstaller
Options tab (along the top) > Uninstaller (LH column)
Untick Make a Restore Point before uninstall
Tick Checkmark all leftovers by default
Uninstaller tab > Double click the desired program
Run the uninstallation process
IMPORTANT
DO NOT reboot even if prompted when completed (Cancel if prompted)

Select the Advanced button and then run the process to remove all leftover files/folders/registry entries left behind after a normal default uninstall process
If prompted at any stage previously, now do the reboot

For Windows bloatware apps :
Install and run RevoUninstaller
Options tab (along the top) > Uninstaller (LH column)
Untick Make a Restore Point before uninstall
Tick Checkmark all leftovers by default
Windows Apps tab > Double click the desired program
Run the uninstallation process
IMPORTANT
DO NOT reboot even if prompted when completed (Cancel if prompted)

Select Scan to run the process to remove all leftover files/folders/registry entries left behind after a normal default uninstall process
If prompted at any stage previously, now do the reboot

If Revo is unsuccessful, try Geek Uninstaller (often can find some options Revo misses)
 

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What I was getting at in post #10 was this...

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How were you able to do that?
I used the OOBE (Out of Box Experience) method to allow me to have the option of uninstalling Edge and Copilot. I did this using official MS methods so that my PC device region is now showing as being a EU Country (Ireland) instead of the UK. I could have used other methods but I chose the 'safe' option, so no third party tools involved which may or may not do what they claim.

I like my stripped back version, no Edge/Bing or widgets and as of the last few hours, I finally actually used the 3 dot uninstall method for Copilot in Apps as I don't use Copilot anyway. I just don't have that love for certain things in Windows OS that others seem to be so enthused with. There's a lot to thank EU lawmakers for regarding the Digital Markets Act. I'm still using O&O ShutUp! as it disables all of that telemetry guff too. My PC runs just fine without all that garbage going on in the background.
 

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I used the OOBE (Out of Box Experience) method to allow me to have the option of uninstalling Edge and Copilot. I did this using official MS methods so that my PC device region is now showing as being a EU Country (Ireland) instead of the UK. I could have used other methods but I chose the 'safe' option, so no third party tools involved which may or may not do what they claim.

Thanks for responding.

So essentially using your method would mean reinstalling the OS from the beginning and making those selections during the install process, correct?

And there was no conflict with whatever IP you used? It didn’t seek a mismatch at anytime?
 

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Thanks for responding.

So essentially using your method would mean reinstalling the OS from the beginning and making those selections during the install process, correct?

And there was no conflict with whatever IP you used? It didn’t seek a mismatch at anytime?
Yes, but using OOBE you can keep your personal files etc but you must follow the tutorial for it implicitly. Usual, back everything up first.

No IP conflict, no VPN involved, no mismatch, just run OOBE and select a EU Country of your choice. Obviously Ireland for me was a natural choice being a native English speaker.

Some would see the effort as too much or may not even be interested in having a choice to change things. I prefer having the choice.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168Intel i5 10400x2 8gb Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    Intel i5 10400
    Motherboard
    B560M PRO-VDH WiFi BIOS 1.A1
    Memory
    x2 8gb Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Realtek onboard AL897
    Monitor(s) Displays
    MSI MAG Artymis 242C
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500gb
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNova 650w G3
    Case
    Gaming case
    Keyboard
    MSI GK20
    Mouse
    MSI Versa 300
    Internet Speed
    500mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
    Other Info
    MSI Herald BE9400 WiFi PCIe
    Printer - Brother MFC-L2750DW
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.897312th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U8GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics (128 MB)
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.8973
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Modern 14 C12M 637UK
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U
    Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-14J1 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics (128 MB)
    Sound Card
    Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio
    Internet Speed
    500mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    BitDefender
I use Chris Titus Winutil tool after each fresh Windows install to remove Copilot, Recall, etc.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11Ryzen 3900x32GB DDR46800XT
    OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 3900x
    Motherboard
    Aorus Master x570
    Memory
    32GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    6800XT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SCEPTRE 35" Ultrawide
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    PSU
    EVGA G6 1000
    Case
    Corsaire 5000D
  • At a glance

    Win11 EnterpriseAMD 9950x3D64gb DDR5 6400 cl28Asus Astral 5090 32gb
    Operating System
    Win11 Enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD 9950x3D
    Motherboard
    Asus x870-itx
    Memory
    64gb DDR5 6400 cl28
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus Astral 5090 32gb
    PSU
    Corsair SFX 1000w
    Antivirus
    ...do i need one?...
  • Thinkpad x13 Gen 1
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10310U CPU @ 1.70GHz
    RAM: 16 GB

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 build: (26200.7623)32GB
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 build: (26200.7623)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Pro
    Memory
    32GB
  • At a glance

    Microsoft 25H2 ProIntel Core Ultra 764GBIntel Integrated Graphics
    Operating System
    Microsoft 25H2 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Pro 14 - PC14250
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7
    Memory
    64GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Integrated Graphics
    Hard Drives
    Micron 1TB SSD

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168Intel i5 10400x2 8gb Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    Intel i5 10400
    Motherboard
    B560M PRO-VDH WiFi BIOS 1.A1
    Memory
    x2 8gb Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Realtek onboard AL897
    Monitor(s) Displays
    MSI MAG Artymis 242C
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500gb
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNova 650w G3
    Case
    Gaming case
    Keyboard
    MSI GK20
    Mouse
    MSI Versa 300
    Internet Speed
    500mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender
    Other Info
    MSI Herald BE9400 WiFi PCIe
    Printer - Brother MFC-L2750DW
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.897312th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U8GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics (128 MB)
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.8973
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Modern 14 C12M 637UK
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-1215U
    Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. MS-14J1 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics (128 MB)
    Sound Card
    Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio
    Internet Speed
    500mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    BitDefender
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