Windows 11 now has AI features across the operating system. Copilot is pinned to the taskbar, appears in Settings, and is built into apps like Notepad and Paint. And there's no switch to turn any of it off.
A free script called RemoveWindowsAI fills this gap. It disables Windows AI features at the system level and then configures Windows Update to avoid reinstalling them. The script targets Copilot, Recall integrations within core applications, with options to disable all or just selected components.
RemoveWindowsAI works by applying a set of changes to the registry instead of modifying system files. The goal is to remove visible AI entry points and keep them disabled across cumulative updates, something that Windows does not currently support through official settings.
The script is designed for users who want Windows to behave like a traditional operating system, without persistent prompts or UI elements tied to Microsoft's artificial intelligence features.
What does the script change?
When run with all options enabled, RemoveWindowsAI removes Copilot from the taskbar and completely uninstalls the Copilot app. References to Copilot disappear from the Settings app, and AI buttons within apps like Notepad and Paint are disabled.
The script also tries to prevent these components from coming back. After disabling the features, it applies workarounds so that Windows Update does not automatically reinstall the removed AI packages.
Run RemoveWindowsAI
RemoveWindowsAI can be run using Windows PowerShell 5.1. Systems that use only the default PowerShell included with Windows are already compatible. PowerShell 7 is not supported.
To use the script:
Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
Confirm that the version is PowerShell 5.1.
Copy it installation command from the RemoveWindowsAI page.
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& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm 'https://kutt.it/RWAI')))
Paste the command into PowerShell and run it.
Choose which AI features will be disabled when the menu appears.
The script can re-enable the features if you run it again.
The script is unofficial and based on current Windows behavior. Feature updates or major version upgrades may reintroduce AI components or bypass update blocks. New AI features added by Microsoft may not be covered until the script is updated.
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