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The feature lockdown tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft Copilot's AI persistently re-enabling itself in Windows and Visual Studio Code despite users disabling it. This recurring issue frustrates sysadmins and developers who expect their feature settings to stick. Topics include privacy concerns, registry edits, group policy configurations, and third-party tools to enforce a true lockdown. The tag reflects real-world troubleshooting of Microsoft's feature behavior, with an emphasis on regaining control over AI features that ignore user preferences.
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    Microsoft Copilot Privacy Concerns: How to Disable Its Persistent AI in Windows and VSCode

    It’s the sort of thing that spooks even the most seasoned sysadmins: You turn off a feature—really off, you promise yourself—but then one day, it’s back. No blue screen of death, no welcome party, just quietly squatting in your workspace, whispering machine-learning sweet nothings to your source...
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