Microsoft to Auto-Install Copilot on Windows 11 for 365 Business, Opt-Out Within 30 Days
Microsoft will resume automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, rolling out between mid-June and mid-July. Admins can opt out, with the European Economic Area exempt from changes. The Copilot app is delivered via the Office updater (not Windows Store) and Copilot features are being integrated across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and the web. Users can disable Copilot per app or via privacy settings, and admins can use policies to block it, though complete removal isn’t simple and may require broader configuration.