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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.

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Overview

  • 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.