Last time, we introduced how to launch the Copilot app using a shortcut key, but we found that there is a bug in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 that may cause it to not work properly.
Once the Copilot app is installed, you will no longer be able to launch Copilot using the Windows key + C shortcut.
*The shortcut key Windows key + C has been discontinued in the Copilot app.
Therefore, we created a tool called "OpenCopilot" that is not affected by bugs and allows you to launch and exit the Copilot app using the shortcut key Windows key + C.
Supported OS: Windows 11 only.
Learn more about OpenCopilot
Once "OpenCopilot" is installed, it will be registered in the user's startup and will launch immediately and remain resident.
*The tool will be installed in the "C:\Program Files\OpenCopilot" folder.
While OpenCopilot is running, you can launch the Copilot app by pressing the Windows key + C shortcut.
If the Copilot app is already running, close it.
You can now launch and exit the Copilot app by pressing Windows key + C.
The advantage of this tool is that when you exit Copilot using the shortcut key "Windows key + C," the process is also terminated.
By default, if you terminate the Copilot process using Alt+Space (if enabled) or the X button, the Copilot process will remain active and will not be terminated.
This is because Microsoft has made it resident to speed up the next startup. It does indeed make startup faster, but only by about 1-2 seconds.
If the Copilot process is running, it will consume approximately 80MB of memory at all times, so if you are not using it frequently, it is best to close the process.
Download OpenCopilot
Target file: "OpenCopilotInst.exe" (Ver 1.0.0.1)
ハッシュ値(SHA256):f52d4dd33c943af84dd327a168f66c1066b61ded12c3b52e85c8ba16a3a00351
2025/04/14 Ver 1.0.0.1:
Supports the latest version of Windows 11. (Fixed an issue where Copilot could not be closed using shortcut keys.)
The shortcut key "Windows key + C" has been restored since the update KB5058499 released on May 28, 2025.
You can choose the behavior from "Customize the Copilot key on your keyboard" in "Settings" > "Personalization" > "Text input".
Even if you install OpenCopilot, these settings will take priority, so please uninstall OpenCopilot.
Installing and uninstalling OpenCopilot
Installation
1. Copy the downloaded "OpenCopilotInst.zip"Unzipand run "OpenCopilotInst.exe" inside.
2. When the "User Account Control" message appears, click "Yes".
3. The "OpenCopilot Setup" screen will appear, so click "Install."
4. When the message "Installation complete" appears, click OK.
The "OpenCopilot Setup" will then finish automatically.
The installation is now complete, so please check it by pressing the shortcut Windows key + C.
The tool is runningTask managerYou can check this by opening the Details tab.
Uninstall
1. Run "OpenCopilotInst.exe".
2. When the "User Account Control" message appears, click "Yes".
3. The "OpenCopilot Setup" screen will appear, so click "Uninstall."
4. When the message "Uninstallation is complete. Thank you for using the software" appears, click OK.
The "OpenCopilot Setup" will then finish automatically.
When you uninstall the tool, the "C:\Program Files\OpenCopilot" folder will be deleted after the tool has finished running, and the startup registration will also be removed.
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