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Disable Edge Copilot and Hubs Sidebar

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.
  • Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
  • Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
  • Impact: High

    System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: High

    This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script.

  • Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
  • Administrator rights requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
  • Fully reversible

    You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.

    The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

Overview​

This script enhances your privacy and system performance by disabling multiple linked features in Microsoft Edge.

This script primarily disables the Hubs Sidebar. This is a launcher bar on the right side of Microsoft Edge's screen 1. By default, the Sidebar is visible 1, but running this script will permanently hide it 1.

Disabling the Hubs Sidebar also deactivates the following features:

  • Copilot in Edge: This feature was known as Bing Chat 2, Discover in Edge 3 4, Bing Discover 3, Discover app 5, Discover experience 4, or simply Discover 3 4. It collects personal data including URLs, page titles, user queries, browsing context, and conversation histories 6 7. It enables the discovery of content relevant to the page you are browsing, such as summaries and source information 4. Disabling the Hubs Sidebar is the recommended method to also disable Copilot in Edge 4 8. Disabling it stops this data collection, improving your privacy.
  • Sidebar apps: Disabling the Hubs Sidebar also deactivates all sidebar apps 5. This script disables also the sidebar in Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) 5. This script prevents all sidebar apps from being activated 5.
  • Standalone Sidebar: Disabling the Hubs Sidebar also turns off any standalone sidebar modes 9. This mode displays the Sidebar in a fixed position on the desktop, separate from the browser frame 9. Disabling this reduces background resource usage, thereby optimizing system performance 10.

The script configures the following Edge policies:

Edge policyAffected Edge versions
HubsSidebarEnabled 1 3 5 8 11Edge ≥ 99 1
StandaloneHubsSidebarEnabled 9 10Edge ≥ 88 and ≤ 119 9

The new settings will take effect after you restart the browser 5.

Caution
  • This will display the message "Your browser is managed by your organization" on the settings page.
  • This locks settings and prevents them from being changed on the settings page.
Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users.

This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.

Consider creating a system restore point before doing any changes.

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How to apply or restore "Disable Edge Copilot and Hubs Sidebar" using script​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 5 instructions
  1. 1

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  2. 2

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. 3

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  4. 4

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. 5

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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  1. 1

    Open or download

    Open or download the desktop application
  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the script name: Disable Edge Copilot and Hubs Sidebar
    2. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  3. 3

    Run

    Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.

    This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.

Run commands​

Copy and run commands manually Requires technical knowledge
Apply changes
:: Configure "HubsSidebarEnabled" Edge policy
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge!HubsSidebarEnabled"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' /v 'HubsSidebarEnabled' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
:: Configure "StandaloneHubsSidebarEnabled" Edge policy
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge!StandaloneHubsSidebarEnabled"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge'; $data = '0'; reg add 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge' /v 'StandaloneHubsSidebarEnabled' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
:: Suggest restarting Edge for changes to take effect
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$message = 'For the changes to fully take effect, please restart Microsoft Edge.'; $warn =  $false; if ($warn) { Write-Warning "^""$message"^""; } else { Write-Host "^""Note: "^"" -ForegroundColor Blue -NoNewLine; Write-Output "^""$message"^""; }"
Help

How to apply or restore "Disable Edge Copilot and Hubs Sidebar" using commands​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Command Prompt
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • ≈ 3 instructions
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  1. 1

    Open Command Prompt

    Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
  2. 2

    Copy code

    Copy the code:
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  3. 3

    Paste & run

    Paste the commands into Command Prompt and press Enter to run.

    Some changes require a system restart to take effect

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