Copilot Missing on Windows 11? Here’s How to Bring It Back

Quick Tips

• If you didn’t get Microsoft Copilot with the Windows Update, head to Microsoft Store to install it manually.
• Pin the Copilot icon in the Windows 11 taskbar from Taskbar settings > Taskbar items, to access it instantly.

Get Copilot From the Microsoft Store

If you can’t find Microsoft Copilot on your Windows 11 system, install it from the Microsoft Store to get started.

Step 1: Press the Windows key, search Microsoft Store, and click to open it.

Step 2: Search Microsoft Copilot in the search bar, open its page, and select Install. Once installed, click Open to access it.

Copilot Still Not Showing Up? Try These Fixes

Basic Checks

• Check the OS Build number: Ensure you’re using the Windows 11 22H2 version (or above) with build number 22621.2361 (or greater) to receive Copilot and other new AI-powered features. To check this, press the Windows key, search ‘Winver’, and click to open it. Check the version and OS Build number.
• Verify Copilot availability: Microsoft Copilot is available in over 160 regions. If your PC has a different region, you’ll have to wait a little longer to get the feature.
• Ensure you’re logged in with a Microsoft account: Microsoft Copilot needs a Microsoft account to run properly. If you’re signed in with a local account on Windows 11, switch to a Microsoft account from Windows Settings > Accounts > Sign in.

Pin Copilot to Taskbar

If you can’t find Microsoft Copilot in the Start menu or it doesn’t appear in the search results, open the Taskbar settings to pin the missing Copilot icon for quick access.

Step 1: Right-click the blank space on the Windows 11 taskbar, and select Taskbar settings.

Step 2: Click the Taskbar items section and toggle on Copilot to enable it.

Enable Copilot via Registry Editor

If nothing works and Microsoft Copilot is still missing on your Windows 11 PC, tweak the Windows registry files using the Registry Editor app to bring it back. Before you begin, use File > Export, in the Registry Editor app to back up your registry.

Step 1: Press the Windows key, type regedit, and click Run as administrator.

Step 2: Approve the UAC prompt, paste the below path in the navigation bar, and hit Enter.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows

Step 3: Right-click the Windows key, and select New > Key. Name it as WindowsCopilot.

Step 4: Next, right-click the created WindowsCopilot key, and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the value as TurnOffWindowsCopilot.

Step 5: Double-click TurnOffWindowsCopilot, type 0 in the Value data field, and click OK. Close the editor and reboot your PC to apply changes.