Hi Greg,
Method 1: Using Windows Settings (to customize or disable the Copilot key)
This method allows you to customize what the dedicated Copilot key on your keyboard does, including disabling it.
Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
Navigate to Text Input: In the left-hand menu, select Personalization and then choose Text input on the right-hand side.
Customize Copilot Key: Find the setting for "Customize Copilot key on keyboard" and click on it.
Choose an Option: Here, you can choose what action the Copilot key performs, including disabling its function entirely.
Method 2: Using the Copilot App Settings
This method disables the Alt + Spacebar shortcut used to open the Copilot app.
1. Open Copilot:
Use the Alt + Spacebar shortcut to open Copilot, or click the Copilot icon in the taskbar.
2. Go to Settings:
Click on the three dots in the title bar of the Copilot window and select Settings.
3. Disable the Shortcut:
Find the option to "Open Copilot using Alt + Spacebar shortcut" and toggle the switch to turn it off.
Method 3: Using Group Policy Editor (for Windows 11 Professional, Enterprise, or Education)
This method completely disables the Copilot feature from launching via any shortcut.
1. Open Group Policy Editor:
Press Win + R , type gpedit.msc , and press Enter.
2. Navigate:
Go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Copilot.
3. Turn Off Copilot:
Double-click on the "Turn off Windows Copilot" policy, select Enabled, and click OK.
4. Restart or Update:
Restart your computer or run gpupdate /force in the Command Prompt for the changes to take effect.
Method 4: Using Microsoft PowerToys (to remap the Copilot key)
This method involves using the PowerToys utility to remap or disable the Copilot key.
Install PowerToys: Download and install Microsoft PowerToys from the official Microsoft website.
Open Keyboard Manager: Launch PowerToys and go to the Keyboard Manager tab.
Remap a Key: Click the "Remap a key" button.
Select and Disable: From the "Physical Key" dropdown menu, choose the Copilot key. In the "Mapped To" column, you can select another key or choose to disable it.
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