Last week’s March update for Windows 11 24H2 has not only caused a stir among users but has also turned into a significant concern for Microsoft. The update is inadvertently removing the Copilot AI assistant, a feature the company has been championing for the past few years.
As reported by Windows Latest, a troubling bug has emerged within the update, leading to the uninstallation of the Copilot app on certain devices and its removal from the taskbar. This issue is linked to updates KB5053598 (Windows 11 24H2), KB5053602 (Windows 11 23H2), and KB5053606 (Windows 10 22H2).
Microsoft has acknowledged the bug, updated the release notes, and is actively working on a resolution.
What can you do?
In the interim, users can manually reinstall the Copilot app via the Microsoft Store and repin it to their taskbar. Notably, the Copilot for Microsoft 365 remains unaffected by this particular bug.
Other problems with the update
The March update for Windows 11 24H2 has been reported to be fraught with additional issues. Users are experiencing unexpected BSOD errors (Blue Screen of Death), crashing SSDs, and complications with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). For more insights, refer to our detailed coverage of this troublesome update.
Concerns regarding Remote Desktop were initially raised back in October 2024, coinciding with the first release of Windows 11 24H2. According to Windows Latest, the recent update may have exacerbated these existing problems. Microsoft is currently investigating these matters further.
Further reading: How to roll back a problematic Windows update
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
