November 16, 2023 at 02:04PM
Microsoft will be rolling out the Copilot AI-powered assistant to Windows 10 systems in the Insider Program. It was initially available on Windows 11 and is now being enabled on Windows 11 23H2 devices. Customers can enroll in the Windows Insider Program to test Copilot. The rollout will be gradual and will not include certain editions of Windows 10. Copilot will be available in specific global markets, and IT admins can prepare using the provided guidance. This expansion confirms previous reports of Microsoft integrating Copilot into Windows 10.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. Microsoft will be introducing Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, to Windows 10 systems enrolled in the Insider Program gradually over the next few months.
2. Initially, Copilot was only available with Windows 11 22H2 but is now also enabled by default on Windows 11 23H2 devices.
3. Users who want to test Copilot on Windows 10 22H2 devices will soon have the option to enroll in the Windows Insider Program for Business Release Preview Channel.
4. The rollout of Copilot to Windows 10 22H2 systems running Home and unmanaged Pro editions will happen gradually over several months.
5. Users with eligible Windows 10 22H2 devices can opt-in for early Copilot testing by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and activating the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle.
6. The end of support date for Windows 10 (October 14, 2025) remains unchanged.
7. Copilot in Windows is currently available as a preview, and Microsoft will continue to experiment with new ideas based on user feedback.
8. Once added to a Windows 10 system, users can launch Copilot by clicking the Copilot icon on the taskbar and interact with it through typing or voice commands.
9. Unlike the Windows 11 version, Copilot in Windows 10 will not have all the functionality, such as app opening or preference customization.
10. The preview release of Copilot in Windows 10 will be available in specific global markets, with North America, parts of Asia, and South America being the initial markets.
11. Systems running Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 10 will not be included in the initial rollout of Copilot in Windows with the November non-security preview update.
12. IT admins can refer to the “Manage Copilot in Windows” support page for guidance on preparing for Copilot on Windows 10.
13. This announcement confirms earlier reports of Microsoft’s plans to integrate Copilot into Windows 10, expanding its user reach.
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