Microsoft says that the March 2025 Windows cumulative updates automatically (by mistake) remove the AI digital assistant, Copilot , on some Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems
The company added a warning to this effect in updated support documents. As Microsoft explains, the update applies to all users who install cumulative updates KB5053598 (Windows 24H2) and KB5053606 (Windows 10 22H2), which were released on March 11.
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“We are aware of an issue with the Microsoft Copilot app affecting some devices. The app was unintentionally uninstalled and unpinned from the taskbar,” the company explains. “This issue has not been observed with the Microsoft 365 Copilot.”
The company has yet to explain why Copilot was automatically removed after the updates and has not yet added the issue to the Windows release health dashboard (which notifies customers of operating system issues).
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Microsoft is working on a fix for the bug and advises customers to reinstall the Copilot app from the Microsoft Store and manually add it to the taskbar. This should be done until a solution is found and shipped to affected computers.
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Steps to reinstall Copilot:
Open the Microsoft Store:
- Click the Start menu and select the Microsoft Store.
Search for Copilot:
- In the search bar, type “Cοpilot” and press Enter.
Install the application:
- Select the Copilot app from the search results and click Install.
Pin to taskbar:
- Once installed, right-click on the Copilot app and select Pin to taskbar for quick access.
The automatic removal of Copilot highlights the sometimes bring software updates and the importance of quick response from companies to maintain user trust and system functionality.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
