Microsoft is also turning Copilot into a standalone application on Windows 10. Users don’t have to decide whether they want this.

Microsoft announced in late May that it would transform Windows Copilot into a standalone application that would appear on the Start screen and taskbar, which is expected to result in a better user experience than the first versions of the AI ​​assistant. Microsoft has been steadily rolling out the updated Copilot app to Windows users and now it’s Windows 10’s turn, notes Tom’s Hardware.

Mandatory update

The Copilot experience on Windows 10 is An offer you can’t refuseliterally. The makeover is part of a mandatory Windows update, although it’s not yet entirely clear when the update will roll out. This makes escaping Windows Copilot virtually impossible, otherwise you’d have to permanently disconnect your PC from the Internet.

Windows Copilot came to Windows 10 on November 30, but the rollout hasn’t been entirely smooth. The AI ​​feature could behave stubbornly if not placed in the desired location on the screen. These issues should not occur with the updated Copilot app.

Forced love

The fact that Copilot came to Windows 10 at all is a surprise in itself, knowing that support will soon end in October 2025. It was a harsh reality check for Microsoft, which is struggling to get Windows 10 users to Windows 11.

In any case, hardware requirements are no reason not to run Copilot on Windows 10. More than 4GB of RAM and a 720p screen are not required: most Windows 10 PCs more than meet these requirements. It would not be a smart move to ignore these many millions of potential users. Microsoft therefore had to choose Windows 10 again with some reluctance.