November 21, 2023 at 05:25PM
Microsoft is rolling out its Copilot AI assistant to eligible Windows 10 systems through the Windows Insider program. Insiders in the Release Preview Channel can start testing Copilot by activating a toggle in Windows settings. The rollout will be phased over the coming months, with Windows 10 Enterprise/Education versions and professionally managed devices added later. Copilot on Windows 10 has limited features compared to the Windows 11 version and is currently only available in select global markets.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. Microsoft is rolling out the Copilot AI assistant to eligible non-managed systems enrolled in the Windows Insider program and running Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro editions.
2. Insiders in the Release Preview Channel can start testing Copilot by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and activating the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle. They should then check for updates after installing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.3757 (KB5032278).
3. Windows Insiders who already performed the above steps with the last week’s update should see Copilot in Windows soon.
4. The rollout of Copilot will be done in a phased manner via controlled feature rollout (CFR) over the coming months.
5. In a subsequent deployment phase, Microsoft will add devices running Windows 10 Enterprise or Education version 22H2 and Professional devices managed by organizations to the rollout process.
6. IT administrators can find guidance on preparing for Copilot integration on Windows 10 on the “Manage Copilot in Windows” support page.
7. Once added to a Windows 10 system, users can launch the Copilot AI assistant by clicking the new Copilot icon on the Windows taskbar. It opens a chat window for entering queries, with voice interactions available through the microphone icon.
8. Not all Copilot features will be accessible on Windows 10 devices, such as opening applications or customizing preferences.
9. The preview release of Copilot in Windows 10 is currently available in select global markets, including North America, parts of Asia, and South America, with additional markets gradually joining the rollout later.
10. The end of support date for Windows 10 remains unchanged at October 14, 2025.
11. Windows Copilot was originally introduced with Windows 11 22H2 and is now enabled by default on Windows 11 23H2 devices.