pilot gets stuck, loses connection, or runs into conflicts with background settings. Below are the most effective fixes that real users have tried, explained in a simple and human way so you can follow each step easily.
1) Force Close Copilot Using Task Manager
One of the quickest fixes is to force-close Copilot completely. Sometimes the app keeps running in the background even when it looks like it's closed. Open Task Manager, look for any Copilot process, and click End Task. This shuts down the frozen session and forces a clean restart. After closing it fully, open Copilot again and try generating the image.
2) Correct Your PC or Laptop Date and Time
Copilot depends on secure online communication, and if your system's date or time is wrong, many AI features stop working. Go to your system settings and make sure your time zone, date, and region are correct. Enable automatic date and time if possible. Once everything is synced, refresh Copilot and try again.
3) Sign Out and Sign Back In
If Copilot refuses to respond or loads endlessly, it could be your account session causing conflicts. Signing out clears temporary authentication issues. Open Copilot settings, choose Sign Out, wait a moment, and then sign in again. This refreshes your account session and often fixes problems instantly.
4) Disable VPN if Enabled
VPNs are helpful, but sometimes they interfere with Copilot, especially with image generation. Many AI services block unknown or suspicious IP ranges, and VPNs change your region. If you are using one, turn it off temporarily. Try generating the image again without the VPN, as this alone solves the error for many users.
5) Update Copilot to the Latest Version
If you're using the Copilot app, check for updates in the Microsoft Store or your app store. For browser users, make sure the browser itself is updated. Old versions can cause image generation failures, crashing, or slow responses. Updating gives you the newest features and bug fixes.
6) Check Your Previous Chat
Sometimes Copilot generates the image, but it appears in the previous chat window instead of the current one. This happens when the request gets delayed. Scroll up or switch to your older chat and check if the image already appeared there. Many users think Copilot failed, but the image was created in the background.
7) Repair or Reinstall Copilot
If nothing seems to work, repairing the Copilot app can fix corrupted files. Go to your system's app settings, select Copilot, and choose Repair. If the issue still remains, uninstall and reinstall it. A fresh installation replaces all damaged files and restores normal functionality.
8) Clear Browser Data and Check Privacy Settings
If you use Copilot inside a browser, your browser cache or cookies might be blocking essential scripts. Open your browser settings and clear cache, cookies, and site data. After that, search for “Copilot” inside the browser’s privacy or permissions page and make sure it isn’t blocked accidentally. Sometimes image generation is restricted simply because the browser is blocking access without you realizing it.
These fixes cover almost every common reason why Copilot stops generating images, becomes unresponsive, or shows trouble messages. Try them in order, and in most cases, Copilot starts working again without any complicated steps. If all else fails, a clean reinstall or a browser reset usually brings everything back to normal.
