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Windows is entering its "Agentic Era"—and its AI architect is moving on
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Windows is entering its “Agentic Era”—and its AI architect is moving on

Yusuf Mehdi, head of product marketing for AI and Copilot at Microsoft, is transitioning to a new role focused on reimagining Windows before leaving the company after 35 years. He aims to enhance Microsoft 365 services and the vision of One Copilot in the upcoming fiscal year. In late 2022, Pavan Davuluri initiated a reorganization to develop an agentic operating system, consolidating engineering and features teams for better cohesion. Microsoft plans to introduce a new agentic workspace feature with AI agents in secure sessions, allowing users control over data sharing. The company has moderated its AI integration strategy in Windows 11 to improve user sentiment and is addressing pain points through the Windows K2 project, which will continue through 2026. Jacob Andreou has been appointed as the lead for consumer and commercial Copilot experiences, reporting to CEO Satya Nadella. Mehdi expressed gratitude for his time at Microsoft and reassured his team of a smooth transition.
Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi pledges to reimagine Windows 11 for the AI era in his final year before leaving
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi pledges to reimagine Windows 11 for the AI era in his final year before leaving

Yusuf Mehdi is leaving Microsoft after a 35-year tenure, during which he played a significant role in launching products like Windows 95, Internet Explorer, Bing, Xbox One, and the Surface Pro lineup. He was the Executive Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, leading Microsoft's consumer strategy and its push into AI, particularly with the Copilot brand. Mehdi announced plans to continue working on Microsoft's AI strategy, focusing on making Windows 11 an "agentic OS," which allows AI agents to operate autonomously. Despite backlash from users regarding performance issues, Mehdi remains committed to this vision. Recently, Microsoft has shifted its focus to improving Windows 11's functionality, addressing criticism about its performance while continuing to explore AI integration.
MediaDailyNews: Microsoft Consumer CMO To Leave, Hints At Changes To Windows OS
Winsage
May 22, 2026

MediaDailyNews: Microsoft Consumer CMO To Leave, Hints At Changes To Windows OS

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, is leaving the company after 35 years. He plans to continue working through the next fiscal year on projects related to Windows, Microsoft 365, and One Copilot. Mehdi's departure follows other notable exits at Microsoft, including Rajesh Jha, who will retire next month, and others such as Charlie Bell, Phil Spencer, and Sarah Bond, who left in February.
Yusuf Mehdi to Reimagine Windows 11 in Final Year
Winsage
May 22, 2026

Yusuf Mehdi to Reimagine Windows 11 in Final Year

Yusuf Mehdi, executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer at Microsoft, has announced his intention to leave the company at the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year after 35 years with the organization. He plans to work through the next fiscal year to help reimagine Windows, grow services, and implement the One Copilot vision. Mehdi is collaborating with CEO Satya Nadella and CMO Takeshi Numoto for a smooth transition, but Microsoft has not yet named a successor.
Windows multi-monitor HDR bug: Why do your displays share the wrong calibration?
Winsage
May 20, 2026

Windows multi-monitor HDR bug: Why do your displays share the wrong calibration?

Windows has a bug that affects HDR calibration for multi-monitor setups, causing incorrect peak brightness data to be applied across different displays. This results in distorted colors and highlights, particularly impacting gaming experiences where games draw settings from Windows. The issue is suspected to be triggered by the device entering standby mode, waking from sleep, or physically swapping display cables. Microsoft has not officially recognized or fixed this problem, leaving users to manually check their display profiles or restart their systems as a workaround.
This tool lets you purge Windows 11 of all AI bloat features
Winsage
May 20, 2026

This tool lets you purge Windows 11 of all AI bloat features

Microsoft's Copilot chatbot is integrated into various Windows 11 applications, including the Edge browser, Photos app, and Paint software. Users can manage and disable unwanted AI components using the open-source program FlyOOBE, available for free on GitHub. To use FlyOOBE, users download a ZIP file, extract it, and run FlyOOBE.exe as an administrator. The program allows users to check the activation status of AI components and disable those they do not want by selecting them and confirming the changes. If FlyOOBE freezes, users can close the "Windows PowerShell" window to re-check components. FlyOOBE also offers features for removing bloatware. While it is free, donations to the developer, Builtbybel, are appreciated.
Microsoft plans to improve Windows 11 driver quality in 2026
Winsage
May 19, 2026

Microsoft plans to improve Windows 11 driver quality in 2026

Microsoft is launching the Driver Quality Initiative (DQI) to improve the quality of Windows 11 drivers, which are crucial for the operating system's performance. The initiative includes four pillars: encouraging the use of safer user-mode drivers, implementing rigorous partner verification processes, enhancing the Windows Update catalog, and focusing on stability and performance. Microsoft plans to collaborate with partners like AMD and Intel to achieve these goals. AMD's Director of Software Engineering emphasized that driver quality is a shared commitment. Additionally, Microsoft aims to enhance Windows 11 by reintroducing features like a movable taskbar and improving performance for lower memory devices, with gradual improvements expected in the coming months.
Why Your Windows 11 PC Doesn't Get AI Features
Winsage
May 18, 2026

Why Your Windows 11 PC Doesn’t Get AI Features

Several hundred million Windows 11 users are experiencing frustrations due to the absence of Microsoft features like Recall and Cocreator, which are only available on Copilot+ PCs. Microsoft has divided Windows 11 into two tiers, with the latest AI functionalities requiring specific hardware known as Copilot+ PC. To qualify, a device must have: - An NPU capable of at least 40 TOPS - A minimum of 16 GB of RAM (DDR5 or LPDDR5) - At least 256 GB of SSD storage - Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer - A processor from specific families: Qualcomm Snapdragon X series, Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake), or AMD Ryzen AI 300 series Many PCs lack these features due to missing NPUs, insufficient TOPS ratings, unsupported processor generations, outdated Windows versions, rollout delays, or regional limits. Features locked behind Copilot+ include Recall, Click to Do, Cocreator in Paint, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions with Translation, Improved Windows Search, and Auto Super Resolution. To check for Copilot+ compatibility, users can verify the presence of an NPU in Task Manager, ensure they have Windows 11 version 24H2 or newer, and confirm their processor against the approved list. While some workarounds exist to enable features on unsupported PCs, they are often unstable and not recommended for primary use. Most users may not need to upgrade their laptops unless they require on-device AI features or their current device is significantly outdated. The AI feature gap is not currently critical for most users, as many features are optional or not essential.
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