Microsoft's March Windows Update Accidentally Removes Copilot App

The unintended removal of the AI assistant has frustrated some users while others welcome its disappearance, as Microsoft works on a fix.

Microsoft's March 2025 Windows updates unintentionally uninstalled and unpinned the Copilot app from some Windows 10 and 11 devices.
The issue affects devices updated with KB5053598 for Windows 11 and KB5053606 for Windows 10, with users able to manually reinstall the app from the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft confirmed that the bug does not impact the Microsoft 365 Copilot app and is currently working on a resolution.
Some users view the accidental removal as a positive development, aligning with widespread frustration over Copilot's forced integration into Windows.
The incident highlights broader technical issues in the updates, including system crashes and installation failures, as Microsoft prepares to announce new Copilot features at its 50th anniversary event in April.