Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.

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Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

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Windows 11 includes many apps, but some are better than others. Some apps receive top billing and will boost your everyday productivity. Other apps can be dumped, but delete tools with care. Every ...

Click the drop down menu next to Startup Type and change it to Disabled. Then click Apply and Ok. Your Windows updates should ...

If your hard drive is nearing full capacity, you can delete your Windows temporary files to gain space back again.

Stop letting automatic updates ruin your workflow. These Registry tweaks help you regain control over Windows update behavior for good.

The update, now available in Beta, allows administrators to fully uninstall Copilot from managed devices for the first time, ...

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