# Hate the Copilot Key? Here's How to Disable It Completely

> Source: <https://uk.pcmag.com/ai/166364/hate-the-copilot-key-heres-how-to-finally-turn-it-off>
> Published: 2026-07-25 17:56:41+00:00

Microsoft acknowledged that the key had caused 'challenges' for some users and is set to roll out a way to permanently disable it, not just remap it.

Not everyone was happy about the introduction of the Copilot key to Windows PCs in 2024. Many users complained about the loss of the Right Control (Ctrl) key, which Copilot replaced on many Windows laptops, claiming it