Remove “Ask Copilot” From the Right-Click Context Menu With These Tips

Quick Tips

• “Ask Copilot” is a quick way to upload documents and images into the Copilot app for further interaction.
• To remove this option from your context menu, you can do so manually via the Registry.
• Alternatively, you can uninstall the entire Copilot app from your machine.

Copilot is a great tool for helping out in a pinch, but sometimes it really does seem that Windows is forcing it upon users at every opportunity. One such location is the context menu that pops up with every right-click. If you want less of Copilot or a more streamlined menu, then you’re in luck, because in this article, we’ll be looking at how to remove “Ask Copilot” from context menu.

When Does “Ask Copilot” Appear?

The Copilot app has been integrated into both Windows 10 and 11, and appears in all sorts of different scenarios. For the context menu, the “Ask Copilot” option appears when clicking on a file. It’s not just any file, either, but must be:

• A document file (“.docx” or “.pdf”)
• A text file (“.txt”)
• An image file (“.jpg,” “.png,” etc.)

Once chosen, the option will upload the image or document directly to the app, and the user can enter a prompt for further action.

How to Remove “Ask Copilot” From Context Menu

So, you’re getting irritated by Copilot overload in Windows, or maybe you just don’t need the option in your context menu. There are a few ways to remove “Ask Copilot” on right-click:

Adjust the Registry

Microsoft isn’t too wild about having users opt out of its AI. As such, they make it tougher than usual to remove features from their machines. The most straightforward way to do this is via the System Registry. As the keeper of all major system settings, it can be a dangerous place to visit (or tamper with) unless you know what you’re doing. We’re here to guide you, though:

Step 1. Open the Run Dialog (Win + R) and type “regedit” into the box before hitting (Ctrl + Shift + Enter) to run as Admin.

Step 2. You’ll be taken to the Registry Editor window. In the Path Bar at the top of the window, navigate to the following location: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\.”

Step 3. Click the “Blocked” folder in the sidebar. If the folder doesn’t exist, right-click “Shell Extensions,” then “New,” and select “Key.”

Step 4. Right-click in the main window (inside the “Blocked” folder) and click “New,” then “String Value.”

Step 5. When prompted for the string name, enter “{CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}” and press Enter.

Step 6. Now double-click on the string and in the window that pops up, enter “Ask Copilot” under “Value Data.” This is for easy identification of the string.

Step 7. Click OK to finalize.

Step 8. Restart your machine and check that the option has disappeared.

Remove the Copilot App

If you’d rather deal without Copilot’s functionality on your machine at all, then you can uninstall the Copilot app from your machine (Windows 10 and 11). That said, many users have reported Copilot being readded after uninstallation.

Step 1. Type “Add or remove programs” into the Windows Search Bar and choose the option that pops up.

Step 2. In the “Apps and features” menu, type “Copilot” into the search box to bring up the app. You can also scroll down until you reach it.

Step 3. Click “Copilot,” then click the “Uninstall” button.

Step 4. Copilot will uninstall. Reboot your machine for good measure.