Microsoft Resolves Windows Update Bug That Uninstalled Copilot App
The issue, affecting some Windows 10 and 11 devices, has been fixed, and systems are being restored to their original state.
- A March 2025 Windows update caused the unintended uninstallation and unpinning of the Copilot app from some devices.
- Microsoft has implemented a fix, with affected systems being returned to their original state automatically.
- Users who prefer not to wait for the automatic fix can manually reinstall the Copilot app from the Microsoft Store and pin it back to the taskbar.
- The bug impacted devices running the KB5053598 (Windows 24H2) and KB5053606 (Windows 10 22H2) updates but did not affect the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
- Microsoft has not yet explained why the Copilot app was removed during the update process, continuing a pattern of technical challenges for the app since its 2023 introduction.