Microsoft Adds Option to Completely Disable Copilot Key in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a new setting in experimental builds of Windows 11 that lets home users fully disable the dedicated Copilot key on compatible keyboards. The option, labeled Do nothing, appears in the Bluetooth and devices section under Keyboard settings and allows users to reassign the key away from launching the AI assistant. Enthusiast phantomofearth discovered the feature, which currently sits alongside choices for launching Microsoft 365 Copilot, performing a search, or executing a custom action. The rollout is gradual, with some Windows Insiders receiving the setting earlier than others. The Copilot key was introduced on new Windows laptops in 2024 as a replacement for the right Ctrl key to highlight AI PCs. Earlier this year Microsoft had already promised limited support for restoring the original Ctrl function, while users previously relied on third-party tools such as NoCopilotKey to prevent accidental activation.
AntiMalwareJul 24, 2026Translated from Russian