Allow Copilot to Read Device Content and Information
- Policy ID
- L_CopilotDeviceReadEnabled
- Scope
- Computer Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
- Source
- Microsoft 365 Apps / Office Administrative Templates (version 5568.1000)
- Category
- Microsoft Office 2016 (Machine) › Microsoft 365 Copilot
Description
This policy setting controls whether Copilot can read local files, answer questions, and troubleshoot issues on the user's PC.
Note: Copilot will not make changes to the device.
If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, Copilot can read local files and device info to assist the user.
If you disable this policy setting, Copilot cannot read the local files and operates cloud-only.
For more information, see https://aka.ms/copilot-device-tools
Note: This policy setting only applies to subscription versions of Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows and macOS desktop apps.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- copilotdevicereadenabledREG_DWORD