Copilot is not available or is opening Edge. GeographicRegionFailed #AI #Copilot #edge – Robert Smit MVP Blog

Already for some time I was a happy user of Copilot. I used some restrictions bypass as Copilot was not enabled for some regions. Suddely My copilot shortcut opens edge What and yes there is copilot but annoying

What does Copilot say ?

Region restrictions for Copilot can be a significant hurdle for users in unsupported countries. However, there are several steps that users can take to potentially overcome these limitations. Firstly, it’s important to ensure that you’re not connected to a VPN that might be altering your apparent location, as this can affect access to region-restricted services. Additionally, checking and possibly reconfiguring your network settings could resolve the issue, as misconfigured settings can prevent Copilot access. For those in regions where Copilot has not been officially released, changing the DNS server to a more widely accepted one like Google’s DNS may provide a solution. It’s also worth noting that Microsoft plans to expand the availability of Copilot, which could eventually make it accessible in more regions without the need for workarounds. While these methods are not guaranteed fixes, they offer a starting point for users looking to access Copilot in restricted areas. Remember to stay updated with official announcements from Microsoft for the latest information on region support and availability.

So it seems my windows build (insiders build) was set to the emea region netherlands. on every reboot this key is set. delete it and a reboot it is there again.

IsEnabledForGeographicRegionFailed

If your copilot button opens the edge browser, you must set copilot eligibility to 1. To do this, press Windows + R, then type “regedit”, then go to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER

and here you open “IsUserEligible”. and set the value to “1” instead of “0”.

After that, don’t forget to change your pc region in settings in :

Time and language and put United states.

That sounds easy but I noticed it does not always work.

force enable Copilot with a GPO is also an option go to gpedit.msc

User settings <> windows components

This is also not always fixing the issue.

Make sure you have the folowing register keys.

Press Win + R and type regedit, then go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot

If the WindowsCopilot key is not there creat this first.

and create a new DWORD x32 called TurnOffWindowsCopilot, make sure the Value data = 0, do the same on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot.
make sure the Value data = 0

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced or copy and paste it on the address bar, then change ShowCopilotButton Value Data to 1.

Any of these settings a restart of your computer is needed.

After all this Copilot should work on your windows 11 device

Hope it was helpful thanks for visiting my blog.

Follow Me on Twitter @ClusterMVP

Follow My blog https://robertsmit.wordpress.com

Linkedin Profile Http://nl.linkedin.com/in/robertsmit

Author: Robert Smit [MVP]

Robert Smit is Senior Technical Evangelist and is a current Microsoft MVP in Clustering as of 2009.
Robert has over 20 years experience in IT with experience in the educational, health-care and finance industries.
Robert’s past IT experience in the trenches of IT gives him the knowledge and insight that allows him to communicate effectively with IT professionals
who are trying to address real concerns around business continuity, disaster recovery and regulatory compliance issues. Robert holds the following certifications:
MCT – Microsoft Certified Trainer, MCTS – Windows Server Virtualization, MCSE, MCSA and MCPS. He is an active participant in the Microsoft newsgroup community and is currently focused on Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, SQL Server, Azure and all things related to Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Optimalization.
Follow Robert on Twitter @ClusterMVP
Or follow his blog https://robertsmit.wordpress.com
Linkedin Profile Http://nl.linkedin.com/in/robertsmit

Robert is also capable of transferring his knowledge to others which is a rare feature in the field of IT. He makes a point of not only solving issues but also of giving on the job training of his colleagues.

A customer says ” Robert has been a big influence on our technical staff and I have to come to know him as a brilliant specialist concerning Microsoft Products. He was Capable with his in-depth knowledge of Microsoft products to troubleshoot problems and develop our infrastructure to a higher level. I would certainly hire him again in the future. ”

Details of the Recommendation: “I have been coordinating with Robert implementing a very complex system. Although he was primarily a Microsoft infrastructure specialist; he was able to understand and debug .Net based complext Windows applications and websites. His input to improve performance of applications proved very helpful for the success of our project
View all posts by Robert Smit [MVP]