How to Enable Copilot on Windows 10

If you use Windows 11, you might be familiar with the Windows Copilot. Essentially, Windows Copilot is an AI assistant built specifically for the Windows 11 operating system.

Although the AI assistant wasn't accessible for Windows 10 at first, it was first released for Windows 11. When it comes to features, Cortana and Copilot, the AI assistant for Windows, are very similar.

The only thing that sets Copilot apart from Cortana is its ability to leverage AI to accomplish even more complicated tasks. It can, for instance, create graphics for you, work with text inputs, manage PC features and settings, etc.

After receiving lots of positive feedback from the users, Microsoft has now made Copilot in Windows (in preview) available to Windows Insiders via the Release Preview Channel for Windows 10, version 22H2. Thus, keep reading the guide if you're a Windows 10 user and wish to use the Windows Copilot.

Windows 10's Copilot

In Windows 11, version 23H2, Copilot is already turned on by default. Nevertheless, you must install Windows 10 version 22H2 immediately if you wish to experience Copilot as a Windows 10 user.

By signing up for the Release Preview Channel via the Windows Insider Programme, you can obtain Windows 10, version 22H2. After obtaining the necessary version of Windows 10, utilizing the Windows Copilot AI Assistant is simple.

How to Enable Copilot in Windows 10?

Enabling Copilot on Windows 10 could be a difficult task, particularly if you're not a Windows Insider. On your Windows 10 PC, you can enable Copilot by following these instructions.

Verify that the operating system on your machine is Windows 10 Build 19045.3754 or higher. You must enroll in the Windows Insider Program and choose the Release Preview channel for updates if you wish to receive this build.

To sign up for the Release Preview Channel, you can use our How to Join Windows Insider Program tutorial.

2. Once you join the Release Preview Channel, download & install Windows 10 Build 19045.3754 or greater.

3. Now open your favorite web browser and visit this Github page. Download the latest version of ViveTool on your Windows 10 computer.

4. After downloading the Vivetool, extract the ZIP file.

5. Now open Command Prompt with administrative right (Right click > Run as administrator).

6. Now navigate to the folder with the ViveTool files using the CD Command. For example: cd C:\ViveTool.

7. Next, execute this command in the Command Prompt and press Enter:

vivetool /enable /id:46686174,47530616,44755019

8. After executing the command, restart your Windows 10 computer.

That’s it! This will enable the Windows Copilot on your Windows 10 computer. After the restart, you should see the Copilot icon in the Taskbar.

If no icon appears on the Taskbar, right click anywhere on the taskbar and select Show Copilot (Preview) button.

How to Hide Copilot on Windows 10?

If you change your mind and don’t want to use the Windows copilot, you need to make some changes to the Registry to hide the AI button from the Taskbar.

Simply, click on the Windows 10 search and type Registry Editor. Next, open the Registry Editor app and navigate to this path:

 HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Copilot\BingChat\

On the right side, double click on the IsUserEligible key; on Enter 1 in the value data field, then press the OK button. To make the changes take effect, remember to restart your computer.

Copilot's accessibility on Windows 10

Microsoft has confirmed that Copilot, version 22H2, will soon be available for devices running Windows 10 Home and unmanaged Pro editions.

You will therefore need to wait a few more months if your computer is already running Windows 10 version 22H2 and you are unable to locate the Copilot. Using Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) technology, Microsoft has scheduled a multi-month phased rollout of Copilot for Windows 10.