Re: Can anyone get Edge Copilot to work without logging in after July 2026?

Maria Sophia <[email protected]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:40:09 -0700
Newsgroups alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.microsoft.windows,alt.comp.os.windows-11
Organization BWH Usenet Archive (https://usenet.blueworldhosting.com)
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Andy Burns wrote:
>> However, "InPrivate" mode is allowed to use the no-login Copilot sidebar.
> 
> "Right now, I only know what you've shared in this conversation - and so 
> far, you haven't told me anything about yourself. My memory feature is 
> currently off, so I can't remember details across chats. If you want me 
> to keep things like your name, preferences, or long-term projects in 
> mind, you can turn memory on"
> 
> sounds about right ...

Thanks for testing the "InPrivate" mode of the Edge sidebar chat feature.
 Edge: Control+Shift+N (3dots > New InPrivate window)

The funny thing is you can't turn memory on when you're in InPrivate mode.

That's because InPrivate browsing is designed to not store local history,
cookies, or account data, so Copilot runs in a lightweight, no-login state.