How to completely remove Copilot from Edge?

I just tried this, and does not work it is still there, :-( time to find another browser

How to disable Copilot in Windows 11 | Tom's Guide (tomsguide.com) This removes from windows, I just found it, is the 2nd option down after the sidebar option. I hope this helps

I followed, says disabled but is still there, I restarted Edge, still there, restarted PC still there, seems more like spyware than any kind of useful tool to me, is really annoying, will just remove Edge instead is far easier. and considering switching OS to either google or dare I even say it Apple. This AI being forced on us everywhere needs to stop. AI X taking over.

Both of these have been turned off since the initial installation. I am still getting copilot randomly showing up without any prompt or action on my part.

I've noticed it on a second pc as well. It is getting impossible to control all of these add-ons that are on by default. It's a serious problem that's really hurting the product. Edge is definitely getting uninstalled and I would recommend the same to anyone. But not like Microsoft cares. You purchase a licensed piece of software and they still think they have a right to get their hands back in your pocket.

Quite Agree - but that is the whole AEGIS of Windows 11.

It is quite difficult to set the Options you need - most particularly the Mouse, and the 'quick access to Word & Excel via Taskbar Icons

I have Chrome as my default browser. I removed Bing from that.

I have also set Chrome as the search engine in edge and removed Bing from edge.

Really not enjoying M$ experience these days - and my IT service length pre-dates Billy Boy's products...