I am on Windows 10 pro and have debloated and stripped as much tracking junk as I could from the OS, so Copilot had been long gone… until two days ago, when it reappeared on my start menu. I assumed it was sneakily reinstalled after an update so I uninstalled it.

Less than 30 minutes later, it was back. I uninstalled it again, and again it reinstalled after about an hour.

I’ve tried registry edits, I’ve tried changing the group policy, but it does nothing - Copilot keeps reinstalling itself in the time span of 20 minutes to an hour.

I know being on Lemmy I’m going to get a bunch of “Replace it with Linux!” replies so I’d like to preempt this by promising you that yes, that will happen eventually - there’s just some compatibility issues with a couple of my daily driver programs that are pending a resolution.

For now I must stay on Windows, but Microslops incredibly aggressive Copilot reinstalls are pissing me off and I was just wondering if there are any other means in which I can get rid of this program, or at least hide the stupid ugly thing from my sight?

Edit: I suppose it’s important to note that I am not nearly as tech-savvy as a lot of people here, but I try to get by. Please keep this in mind if I ask stupid questions.

  • zewm@lemmy.world
    91·
    17 hours ago

    Unfortunately here is where you hit the philosophical wall. You either accept windows for what it is or move to a different platform. Software available or not.

    Linux isn’t your only option. Apple has recently released an affordable option. Maybe MacOS will have your daily driver hold ups.

    I also want to point out that unless you are using the extended support version of windows 10, you are also risking your security.

    Shit or get off the pot moment. Either it’s important enough for you to sacrifice or not. Only you decide that. But just know Microsoft isn’t stopping and it doesn’t care about you.