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How to Remove Copilot dropdown on Outlook Classic 2019
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Anonymous
I have just noticed that I now have a Copilot dropdown above the Ribbon on the right hand side in my Outlook Classic 2019 - I DO NOT WANT THIS RUBBISH IN MY OFFICE APPLICATIONS!!!!
How many more times are Microsoft going to thrust these stupid ideas down our throats 🤬
What I need to know is how to remove it.....Please someone help as there are no details on the internet, unless you are a 365 user, which I'm not
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me
Paul
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Anonymous
2025-07-06T09:03:52+00:00 -
Anonymous
2025-07-06T12:07:38+00:00 I'm moving over to Linux and will use Thunderbird for email. I'll convert all of my documents over to Libreoffice. Once converted I'll subscribe to a good cloud storage provider and kill my Microsoft account. When I first saw CoPilot, it's behavior was more like a virus than an application.
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Anonymous
2025-07-08T15:53:18+00:00 Hi all,
The Outlook Team has implemented a fix, and I am waiting on that build to get created to test and verify it. Once I know for sure the fixed build and release status I will post back with an update.
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Anonymous
2025-07-08T23:43:08+00:00 Having the same issue, responding here to be notified when (if) Microsoft support advises a fix is available.
Just aside, it is pretty silly this is provided as an option when I specifically paid for the version of office without copilot. I just do not want this data stealling function linked to my accouont.
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Anonymous
2025-07-09T04:18:25+00:00 Thank you Gabriel 😊