- To enable Copilot on Windows 10, install the update KB5032278 (Release Preview), run the “vivetool /enable /id:46686174,47530616,44755019,” and tweak Registry (as necessary).
- Copilot is still limited to some regions, so this may or may not work in every case.
On Windows 10, you can enable an early preview of Copilot, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration.
Microsoft has announced that Copilot will soon come to Windows 10, but it appears that chatbot AI is already part of the update KB5032278, available in Release Preview Chanel on November 16, 2023. However, since it’s not officially available, you have to enable the feature manually (via Albacore on X) by enrolling your device in the Release Preview Channel, downloading the latest update, using the ViveTool to turn on Copilot, and then tweak the Registry to make the feature available in the Taskbar. (You must also use a Microsoft account to use the feature.)
Copilot on Windows 10 is identical to the experience on Windows 11, with a flyout interface that slights in from the right side when clicking the “Copilot” button in the Taskbar. In the app, you can ask for rewrites and summarizations and explain content without opening the browser. Furthermore, the AI can assist you in taking actions, customizing settings, and seamlessly connecting across your favorite apps.
In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to enable an early preview of Copilot on Windows 10.
Important: Modifying the Registry can cause severe problems if improperly used. It is assumed you know what you are doing and have created a system backup before proceeding.
Enable Copilot on Windows 10
To enable Windows 10 Copilot, use these steps:
Open Start on Windows 10.
Click on Update & Security.
Click on Windows Update.
Click the “Check for updates” button to download the KB5032278 (build 19045.3754) update.
Quick note: The update is only available as a preview, meaning you must enroll your device in the Release Preview Channel to access Copilot.
Restart the computer.
Open GitHub website.
Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file.
Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.
Click the Extract all button.
Click the Extract button.
Copy the path to the folder.
Open Start.
Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
Type the following command to navigate the ViveTool folder and press Enter:
cd c:folderpathViveTool-v0.x.x
In the command, remember to change the path to the folder with your path.
Type the following command to enable Copilot on Windows 10 and press Enter:
vivetool /enable /id:46686174,47530616,44755019
Restart the computer.
Open Start.
Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry (if applicable).
Quick note: When I was enabling the feature on my device, I noticed Copilot in the Taskbar immediately after turning on the IDs with ViveTool. At this point, if you don’t see the feature, you may have to modify the Registry. Also, remember that you must be signed with a Microsoft account.
Browse the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsShellCopilotBingChat
Right-click the IsUserEligible DWORD and choose the Edit option.
Change the DWORD value from 0 to 1.
Click the OK button.
Restart the computer.
Right-click the Taskbar and select the “Show Copilot (preview)” button.
Once you complete the steps, Copilot should appear in the Taskbar next to the notifications icon. You can click the button or use the “Windows key + C” keyboard shortcut to launch the experience.
If you change your mind, you can revert the changes with the same instructions, but in step 15, make sure to use the vivetool /enable /id:46686174,47530616,44755019 command and then restart the computer.
On Windows 11, Copilot is currently only available in North America and parts of Asia and South America, so I assume this will also be the case on Windows 10. As a result, you can try these instructions, but the feature may not enable for everyone.
Source: Pureinfotech
