How to Enable and Use AI Agent in Settings on Windows 11

Microsoft is steadily weaving AI‑powered features into Windows 11. Agent in Windows Settings is a new feature in Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs that uses on-device AI to find and change settings and get relevant recommendations within the Settings app. It can also execute tasks automatically based on your input. 

The Settings agent utilizes a lightweight, locally run language model called Settings MU to provide intelligent search suggestions, enabling you to quickly find and modify system settings. In short, it improves search results throughout the Settings app.

Note: The AI agent is only available for Copilot+ PCs on Windows 11, version 24H2 with KB5062660 and later. And the device must have enabled the temporary enterprise feature control policy setting. 

Enable Agent in Settings App via Windows Registry

Follow the steps below to enable or disable the Agent in the Settings app in Registry Editor. 

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialogue. 

2. Type in regedit and press Enter to open. 

3. Navigate this path below to find the WindowsAI key. 

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindowsAI

4. Double-click on the DisableSettingsAgent DWORD (32-bit) on the right pane. Add 0 in the Value data box to enable Agent in the Settings app. If the value is already present, do nothing. 

5. Click OK to finish. 

To disable the Agent in the Settings app: set the Value data field of the DisableSettingsAgent DWORD (32-bit) Value to 1, then press OK.

Turn on Agent in Settings App via Local Group Policy Editor

You can also enable or disable the Agent in the Settings app by using the GPO. 

1. Open the Run dialogue again. Type gpedit.msc to go. 

2. Navigate to the Windows AI folder using this path:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI

3. Double-click on the Disable Settings agentic search experience. Then, select the Disabled or Not configured option. 

4. Press Apply, then OK to finish. 

If you need to disable the app, select the Enabled option for the Disable Settings agentic search experience setting, and select OK. 

How to Use the AI Agent to Change System Settings

Now you can try out the new assistant. Open the Settings app on your Copilot+ PC and use the search box to describe the problem or the setting you want to change.

For example, if you type Volume is too low in the search box, the agent will provide relevant information or suggestions to adjust the volume. You can click Apply to make changes. 

Conclusion:

By enabling and using Agent in Windows 11 Settings, you get a guided, conversational way to control your PC, especially helpful if you’re not familiar with every corner of the Settings app. With a few clicks to enable it and some natural‑language commands, you can configure your system, troubleshoot issues, and understand what each option really does.