auto-install Archives

Winsage

March 21, 2026

Microsoft will no longer auto-install M365 Copilot app on Windows PCs

Microsoft has temporarily suspended the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows PCs equipped with M365 applications due to user resistance. The rollout, which began in December, was intended to integrate AI functionalities across tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Users in the European Economic Area were excluded by default, and IT administrators had the option to opt out. Existing installations of the app will not be removed, and users can choose to uninstall it if desired. Microsoft plans to provide further updates before any future rollout.

Winsage

March 19, 2026

Microsoft Won’t Auto-Install Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Windows 11 Anymore After Backlash

Microsoft has decided against the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot App on Windows 11 by default, influenced by user feedback. The automatic installation, planned for December 2025, is temporarily disabled, while existing installations remain unaffected. Admins can still deploy the app through other methods. The Microsoft 365 Copilot App is a rebranded version of the Microsoft 365 / Office Hub, which was initially intended to be automatically installed alongside the regular Copilot App. This decision faced backlash from users who preferred an opt-in option rather than automatic installations. In response, Microsoft is focusing on resolving existing bugs and enhancing core features in Windows 11, indicating a shift from its previous "AI-everywhere" strategy.

Winsage

March 18, 2026

Microsoft says it won’t auto install Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11, likely due to outrage over ‘Microslop’

Microsoft has announced a temporary halt to the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 due to feedback from commercial customers. Initially, the company planned to auto-install the app starting in September 2025, but as of October 2025, it decided to pause this process after receiving negative feedback. Existing installations will remain unaffected, and administrators can still deploy the app through other methods. The Microsoft 365 Copilot app is designed to enhance productivity by optimizing Office applications using AI. Microsoft justified the automatic installation by highlighting the app's potential benefits, but user dissatisfaction led to the reassessment of this strategy. The company is also facing criticism for its aggressive promotion of the Copilot app, which has impacted its reputation in the AI landscape. In response, Microsoft is reevaluating its integration of Copilot within Windows 11 to address user concerns and improve the overall experience.

AppWizard

January 21, 2026

Bungie fixes bizarre Marathon pre-order bug that could auto-install Destiny 2 onto your PC

Bungie's upcoming title, Marathon, has encountered a bug where pre-ordering the game on Steam inadvertently triggers the installation of Destiny 2 on players' PCs. This issue has been acknowledged and resolved by the Marathon Development Team. Additionally, there was a separate problem with activating game codes for the Collector's Edition on Steam, which has also been corrected. The glitch may be linked to pre-order incentives that include Destiny 2 cosmetics. Players previously faced issues with these bonuses not appearing in their Special Delivery Kiosks, but that has been resolved as well. The release date for Marathon has been pushed back to March 5, allowing for additional development time.

BetaBeacon

August 27, 2025

How to Pre-Load Destiny: Rising on iOS, Android, and PC

Destiny: Rising's pre-load goes live on Wednesday, August 27 at 6 AM PT on the App Store and Google Play. Servers for the game will open on Thursday, August 28 at 9 AM local time per region. The game requires 15 GB of storage space.

BetaBeacon

November 15, 2024

Google Play Store may offer more control over when your game auto installs (APK teardown)

- In version 43.6.20-31 of the Google Play Store, a new feature will be introduced allowing users to set their auto-install preference to "Over any network" or "Over Wi-Fi only." - The Play Store will also notify users of the size of the install as provided by the developer, and if the actual size is larger, users will be asked to confirm their installation preference.