Windows 11 Adds “Ask Copilot” to Right-Click Menu – What It Does and How to Remove It

Microsoft has started rolling out a new feature to Windows 11 users, adding an “Ask Copilot” option to the right-click (context) menu. This AI-powered integration with the Copilot app aims to make user interactions smarter and more efficient, but not everyone is happy about it.

What Does “Ask Copilot” Do?

When you right-click on a file or image, you’ll now see an “Ask Copilot” option. Clicking this uploads the selected item to the Copilot app, where you can ask the AI about its content—like getting summaries, explanations, or insights.

Previously, Copilot was limited to a sidebar experience. Now that it has become a full native Windows app, Microsoft is integrating it more deeply into the system, starting with the context menu.

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Where Is This Feature Available?

This feature was first tested in March 2024, but was paused when Microsoft turned Copilot into a web-wrapper. Now that Copilot is back as a standalone native app, the integration is returning.

Currently, the update is rolling out through Copilot app version 1.25044.93.0 for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel. It’s also being pushed to Windows 10, as the Copilot app now controls context menu entries.
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How to Remove “Ask Copilot” from the Context Menu

If you’re not a fan of this addition, you can hide the option using the Registry Editor.

Caution: Editing the registry can affect system behavior. Proceed carefully and take a backup if needed.

Manual Method:

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

1. Navigate to the following path:

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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked

3. Right-click on the Blocked folder → Select New > String Value

4. Name the new string:

{CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}

5. (Optional) Set its value to: Ask Copilot

6. Close Registry Editor.

7. Restart File Explorer or your PC.

The “Ask Copilot” option will now be hidden from the right-click menu.

Easier Method (Using a .reg File):

If you prefer not to manually edit the registry, follow these steps:

1. Open Notepad.
2. Paste the following content:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked]
"{CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}"="Ask Copilot"

3. Save the file with a .reg extension, for example: remove_ask_copilot.reg
4. Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
5. Restart your PC or File Explorer.

That’s it—“Ask Copilot” will be removed from the context menu.

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Was This Feature Necessary?

Some users argue that the Copilot app already allows manual uploads, so adding it to the right-click menu may not be needed. However, Microsoft’s goal seems clear: increase Copilot’s usage by providing multiple entry points—via Start Menu, Settings, and now the context menu.

There’s also growing concern that users should have more control over what gets added to their system UI, especially in core interactions like the right-click menu.

Final Thoughts

The integration of Copilot into the right-click menu is another step in Microsoft’s AI-first strategy. Still, if you’re not on board with it, you now have a simple registry-based method to remove it.