Turning Off Copilot Preview in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Windows 11 has introduced a feature called Copilot Preview, which allows users to preview and interact with their Windows 11 applications in a virtual environment. This feature is designed to help users test and refine their applications before deploying them to production. However, some users may not want to use Copilot Preview, and that’s where turning it off comes in handy. In this article, we will guide you through the process of turning off Copilot Preview in Windows 11.
Why Turn Off Copilot Preview?
Before we dive into the steps to turn off Copilot Preview, let’s consider why you might want to do so. Here are a few scenarios:
- You’re not using Copilot Preview for any specific application.
- You’re experiencing issues with the preview feature and want to disable it.
- You’re not comfortable with the virtual environment and want to use your real Windows 11 application.
Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Off Copilot Preview
Here’s a step-by-step guide to turning off Copilot Preview in Windows 11:
Step 1: Open the Settings App
- To access the Settings app, click on the Start button and type "Settings" in the search bar. Press Enter to open the app.
- Alternatively, you can search for "Settings" in the Windows search bar.
Step 2: Click on "System"
- In the Settings app, click on the "System" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the System settings page.
Step 3: Click on "Advanced system settings"
- In the System settings page, click on the "Advanced system settings" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Advanced system settings page.
Step 4: Click on "Change PC settings"
- In the Advanced system settings page, click on the "Change PC settings" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the PC settings page.
Step 5: Click on "Display"
- In the PC settings page, click on the "Display" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Display settings page.
Step 6: Click on "Change display settings"
- In the Display settings page, click on the "Change display settings" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Display settings page.
Step 7: Click on "Virtual display"
- In the Display settings page, click on the "Virtual display" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Virtual display settings page.
Step 8: Click on "Disable virtual display"
- In the Virtual display settings page, click on the "Disable virtual display" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Disable virtual display settings page.
Step 9: Confirm the Action
- To confirm that you want to disable Copilot Preview, click on the "OK" button.
- You will be prompted to confirm the action. Click on "OK" to disable Copilot Preview.
Alternative Method: Disabling Copilot Preview through the Control Panel
If you prefer to disable Copilot Preview through the Control Panel, you can do so by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Control Panel
- To access the Control Panel, click on the Start button and type "Control Panel" in the search bar. Press Enter to open the app.
- Alternatively, you can search for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar.
Step 2: Click on "System and Security"
- In the Control Panel, click on the "System and Security" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the System and Security settings page.
Step 3: Click on "Windows features"
- In the System and Security settings page, click on the "Windows features" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Windows features page.
Step 4: Click on "Turn Windows features on or off"
- In the Windows features page, click on the "Turn Windows features on or off" option from the left menu.
- This will take you to the Turn Windows features on or off page.
Step 5: Select Copilot Preview
- In the Turn Windows features on or off page, select "Copilot Preview" from the list of available features.
- Click on the "Turn on" button to enable Copilot Preview.
Conclusion
Turning off Copilot Preview in Windows 11 is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few steps. By following these steps, you can disable Copilot Preview and use your real Windows 11 application without the virtual environment. Remember to consider the scenarios mentioned in the article before turning off Copilot Preview, and to use the alternative method through the Control Panel if you prefer.