Windows 11 bugs are usually frustrating, like the one affecting File Explorer, but this one might just make people happy. With the latest Windows 11 update, a technical issue causes the unintentional removal of Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant built into its OS.
Bug removes Copilot from Windows 11
Microsoft has quietly changed the March 2025 Update release notes, specifying that Copilot is automatically uninstalled and removed from the taskbar on some devices. Don't get too excited, this is a bug. The company clarified that this does not concern the version integrated into Microsoft 365, and that those who wish to find Copilot can download it again from the Microsoft Store.
For several months, Microsoft has been trying to impose Copilot in its ecosystem, to the point of renaming Microsoft 365 to "Microsoft 365 Copilot". The goal is clear: to make the AI assistant a central tool in the daily lives of Windows 11 users. Its removal, however unintentional, is therefore likely to be corrected quickly.
Microsoft (unintentionally) grants the wish of some users
This bug involuntarily transforms Copilot into an optional feature, something many users have been asking for since its launch. Until now, Microsoft had imposed its AI assistant automatically, leaving little flexibility to disable it completely. This technical issue temporarily gives users this choice back, although Microsoft will quickly fix it.
The company has every interest in restoring Copilot quickly. Because its AI assistant isn't just a productivity tool, it's also a commercial lever. Microsoft is banking on it to offer recommendations and sponsored content, which could ultimately generate revenue through the integration of targeted advertising. This accidental removal is therefore not part of the publisher's plans and should be corrected shortly. In the meantime, those who don't want Copilot can take advantage of this anomaly. But it's a safe bet that Microsoft will soon impose its assistant again, with or without user consent...
Source: Windows Latest
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